polymorphic

Describes something that can take many forms or shapes; in computing, it refers to code or data that can handle multiple types.

• 🇫🇷Qualifie ce qui peut prendre plusieurs formes ou aspects ; en informatique, se dit d'un code ou de données capables de fonctionner avec plusieurs types.

1. Crystallization forms C1 formal scientific

   Relating to the ability of a compound to crystallize in two or more different forms or structures.

   • The chemist studied the polymorphic nature of the mineral.
   • Polymorphic compounds can have different physical properties.
   • This substance exhibits polymorphic behavior under varying temperatures.

   🇫🇷polymorphe (cristallisation)

   Synonymes: allomorphicpolymorphous

2. Biological variation C1 formal scientific

   Relating to the occurrence of more than one kind of individual, independent of sexual differences, within an interbreeding population.

   • The species shows polymorphic traits in its coloration.
   • Polymorphic populations often have higher genetic diversity.
   • Researchers observed polymorphic patterns in the insect colony.

   🇫🇷Polymorphe (biologie)

   Synonymes: multiformpolymorphousvariable

3. Multiple forms C1 formal scientific

   Having or occurring in several distinct forms or variations.

   • The virus is highly polymorphic, making it difficult to treat.
   • Polymorphic software can change its code to avoid detection.
   • The artist's work is polymorphic, appearing in many styles.

   🇫🇷polymorphe

   Synonymes: diversemanifoldmultifacetedmultiformpolymorphousproteanvaried

   Antonymes: invariantuniform

• more polymorphic comparative form
• most polymorphic superlative form