Definition

A type of organism or substance that can exist in different forms or structures.

Example

The scientist studied a polymorph of the mineral to understand its properties better.

Conversation

Did you know that some animals are classified as polymorph organisms?

Really? What does that mean exactly?

It means they can exist in different forms at different stages of their life.

That’s fascinating! Nature is so diverse.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polymorph → It is formed from "poly-" (from Greek "polus", meaning many) and "morph" (from Greek "morphe", meaning form or shape). The word "polymorph" refers to having many forms or shapes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') forms or shapes ('morph') — that's what polymorph means.

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