Synonyms
Etymology

1. polymorphism

noun. ['ˌpɑːˌliːˈmɔrfɪzm'] (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on.

Etymology

  • -morphism (English)
  • poly- (English)
  • πολύς (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

Rhymes with Polymorphism

  • incrementalism
  • incrementalism
  • lesbianism
  • mormonism
  • multilateralism
  • parliamentarianism
  • spiritualism
  • tribalism
  • urbanism

2. polymorphism

noun. ['ˌpɑːˌliːˈmɔrfɪzm'] (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound.

Etymology

  • -morphism (English)
  • poly- (English)
  • πολύς (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

3. polymorphism

noun. ['ˌpɑːˌliːˈmɔrfɪzm'] (biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals within the same animal species (independent of sex differences).

Synonyms

Etymology

  • -morphism (English)
  • poly- (English)
  • πολύς (Ancient Greek (to 1453))