polymorphically
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/ˌpɒliˈmɔːrfɪkli/
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/ˌpɒlɪˈmɔːfɪkli/
(polymorphic)
many forms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'polymorphically' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'polymorphos,' where 'poly-' meant 'many' and 'morphē' meant 'form.'
Historical Evolution
'polymorphos' transformed into the English word 'polymorphic,' and eventually became the adverb 'polymorphically.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having many forms,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a manner that exhibits polymorphism.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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