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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary poly·mor·phous \\-ˈmȯr-fəs\\ adjective ETYMOLOGY Greek polymorphos, from poly- + -morphos -morphous DATE 1785 : having, assuming, or occurring in various forms, characters, or styles : polymorphic a polymorphous rash polymorphous sexuality • poly·mor·phous·ly adverb Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 polymorphous poly·morph·ous / 7pCli5mC:fEs; NAmE 7pB:li5mC:rfEs / (also poly·morph·ic / -fik / ) adjective (formal or technical 术语)having or passing through many stages of development (发展)呈多种形式的,多态的 Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged poly·mor·phous \|pälē|mȯrfəs, -lə̇|m-\ adjective Etymology: Greek polymorphos multiform from poly- + -morphos -morphous : having or assuming various forms, characters, styles, or functions < a polymorphous god > as a. : polymorphic 2 b. : crystallizing with two or more different structures • poly·mor·phous·ly adverb • poly·mor·phous·ness noun -es |
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