poly·mor·phic \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|mȯrfik\adjective Etymology: Greek polymorphos multiform + English -ic 1.: polymorphous b 2.: having or occurring in several distinct forms : exhibiting polymorphism < a polymorphic species > < man is both polymorphic and polytypic — New Biology > • poly·mor·phi·cal·ly\-fə̇k(ə)lē\adverb