Definition

Having or occurring in two different forms or shapes.

Example

The species is dimorphous, exhibiting two distinct types of flowers.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a mineral that can be dimorphous?

Yeah, it's interesting how some can take two different forms.

Exactly! I read that it can affect the properties depending on the form.

That makes sense! It's fascinating how nature works like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dimorphous → It is formed from "di-" (meaning two) and "morphē" (meaning form or shape). The word describes something that has two different forms or shapes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'two' ('di-') different 'shapes' ('morphē') — that's why dimorphous refers to something that can exist in two forms.

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