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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

polymorph

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪmɔːf/

KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌmɔrf/

noun

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.

polymorphic

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈmɔːfɪk/

KK: /pɑːlɪˈmɔːrfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ability to take on different forms or shapes.

Example: The software is designed to be polymorphic, adapting to various operating systems.

polymorphically

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈmɔːfɪkli/

KK: /pɑlɪˈmɔrfɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows different forms or appearances; having multiple forms or variations.

Example: The software can operate polymorphically, adapting to different environments and requirements.

polymorphism

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/

KK: /pɑːlɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The ability of a single type of organism or substance to exist in different forms or stages.

Example: In biology, polymorphism allows a species to adapt to various environments by having different physical forms.

polymorphous

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈmɔːfəs/

KK: /pɑlɪˈmɔr fəs/

adjective

Definition: Having or taking on many different forms or appearances.

Example: The artist is known for her polymorphous style, which changes with each new project.

polymorphously

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈmɔːfəsli/

KK: /pɑlɪˈmɔrfəslɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can take many different forms or shapes.

Example: The artist expressed her creativity polymorphously, using various styles and techniques.

polymyxin

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈmaɪksɪn/

KK: /pɑːlɪˈmaɪksɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of antibiotic that comes from a soil bacterium and is used to treat infections caused by certain harmful bacteria.

Example: The doctor prescribed polymyxin to treat the patient's severe infection.

polyneuritis

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈnjʊəraɪtɪs/

KK: /pɑlɪˈnʊərɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition that involves inflammation of multiple peripheral nerves at the same time, often leading to pain, weakness, or numbness in the affected areas.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with polyneuritis after experiencing weakness in both legs and hands.

polynomial

IPA: /pəˈlɪnəˌmɪl/

KK: /pəˈlɪnəˌmɪl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a mathematical expression that consists of multiple terms, typically involving variables raised to whole number powers.

Example: In algebra, a polynomial can be used to represent various functions and equations.

noun

Definition: A type of mathematical expression that includes one or more terms, where each term has a constant multiplied by variables raised to whole number powers.

Example: The equation x^2 - 4x + 4 is a polynomial that can be factored into (x - 2)(x - 2).

polynuclear

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈnjuːklɪə/

KK: /ˌpɒlɪˈnjuːklɪə/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has more than one nucleus, often used in chemistry to refer to compounds with multiple cyclic structures.

Example: The polynuclear compound exhibited unique chemical properties due to its multiple nuclei.

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