polymorphous

Other forms: polymorphously

Definitions of polymorphous

1. adjective

   having or occurring in several distinct forms
   “a polymorphous god”

   synonyms: polymorphic

   multiform

   occurring in or having many forms or shapes or appearances
2. adjective

   relating to the crystallization of a compound in two or more different forms
   “polymorphous crystallization”

   synonyms: polymorphic
3. adjective

   relating to the occurrence of more than one kind of individual (independent of sexual differences) in an interbreeding population
   synonyms: polymorphic