POLYMORPHISM
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Polymorphism.
Polymorphism - as a noun
(genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
organic phenomenonHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pleomorphismHypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical phenomenonHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
organic phenomenonHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"In biology, polymorphism refers to the occurrence of different forms or types of individuals within a species."
"The genetic polymorphism in the population allows for a wide range of variations."
"The software application takes advantage of polymorphism to allow flexibility in function implementation."
"The polymorphism of the mineral is evidenced by its ability to crystallize in different forms."
"The complex polymorphism of the virus makes it difficult to develop an effective vaccine."
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Is POLYMORPHISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, polymorphism is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
POLYMORPHISM has a SCRABBLE points total of 26.
Is POLYMORPHISM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, polymorphism is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPOLYMORPHISM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.
Is POLYMORPHISM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, polymorphism is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPOLYMORPHISM has a WORDFEUD points total of 28.
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