# polymorphic

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌpɑliˈmɔɹfɪk/ · frequency rank #57,643

## Definitions
1. Relating to polymorphism (any sense), able to have several shapes or forms.
2. Having or relating to the ability to take multiple data types for a single parameter.
3. Relating to a compound that can crystallizes into two or more distinct forms (e.g. carbon, which can crystalize into coal, graphite, diamond, etc.)

## Etymology
From poly- + -morphic.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/polymorphic