polymorphism
/ˌpɒl.ɪˈmɔː.fɪ.zəm/noun
C1formalcommonscientific/ˌpɒl.ɪˈmɔː.fɪ.zəm/uncountable
A noun referring to the occurrence of multiple distinct forms or variations within a single entity, such as genetic variation in a population, different crystal structures of a compound, or multiple forms of individuals within a species.
- 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее наличие множества различных форм или вариаций в рамках одной сущности, например, генетическая изменчивость в популяции, разные кристаллические структуры соединения или множественные формы особей внутри вида.
- 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa la existencia de múltiples formas o variaciones dentro de una misma entidad, como la variabilidad genética en una población, las distintas estructuras cristalinas de un compuesto o las múltiples formas de individuos dentro de una especie.
- 🇫🇷Nom désignant la propriété de pouvoir exister sous plusieurs formes ou variétés différentes au sein d'une même entité, comme la variabilité génétique dans une population, les différentes structures cristallines d'un composé ou les diverses formes d'individus au sein d'une espèce.
- 🇩🇪Substantiv, das das Auftreten vieler verschiedener Formen oder Varianten innerhalb einer Entität bezeichnet, z. B. genetische Vielfalt in einer Population, verschiedene Kristallstrukturen einer Verbindung oder multiple Formen von Individuen innerhalb einer Art.
- 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa a existência de múltiplas formas ou variações distintas dentro de uma mesma entidade, como a variabilidade genética em uma população, diferentes estruturas cristalinas de um composto ou diversas formas de indivíduos dentro de uma espécie.
- 🇨🇳名词，指同一实体存在多种不同形式或变异的现象，例如种群中的遗传多态性、同一化合物的不同晶体结构，或同一物种内的多种形态个体。
- 🌐اسم يدل على وجود أشكال أو صور متعددة داخل كيان واحد، كما في التنوع الوراثي في population، أو الأشكال البلورية المختلفة لمركب، أو تعدد الطرز الشكلية داخل النوع.
- Genetic variation C1 formal scientific
The occurrence of two or more genetically determined forms in a population, allowing natural selection to act.
- Polymorphism in the gene pool helps species adapt to changing environments.
- Scientists study single nucleotide polymorphisms to understand disease risk.
- The population exhibits polymorphism in fur color.
🇷🇺Генетическая изменчивость🇪🇸Polimorfismo genético🇫🇷Polymorphisme génétique🇩🇪Genetischer Polymorphismus🇵🇹Polimorfismo genético🇨🇳遗传多态性🌐التعدد الشكلي الوراثي
Synonyms: variation
- Crystalline forms C1 formal scientific
The ability of a solid material to exist in more than one form or crystal structure.
- Carbon shows polymorphism, existing as both graphite and diamond.
- The drug's polymorphism affects its solubility and effectiveness.
- Researchers analyzed the polymorphism of the mineral under a microscope.
🇷🇺Полиморфизм🇪🇸Polimorfismo (en cristalografía)🇫🇷Polymorphisme cristallin🇩🇪Polymorphie🇵🇹Polimorfismo🇨🇳多晶型🌐تعدد الأشكال البلورية
Synonyms: allotropy
- Biological forms C1 formal scientific
The occurrence of two or more distinct forms of individuals within the same animal species, excluding sex differences.
- Polymorphism in butterflies results in different wing patterns.
- Some ant colonies display polymorphism among worker castes.
- The species exhibits polymorphism in body size and shape.
🇷🇺Полиморфизм🇪🇸Polimorfismo biológico🇫🇷Polymorphisme biologique🇩🇪Polymorphismus🇵🇹Polimorfismo🇨🇳多态性🌐تعدد الأشكال
- polymorphisms plural form
- polymorphisms' possessive plural form
- polymorphism's possessive singular form