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Term: allomorphic

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: relating to or exhibiting allomorphism

Usage: In mineralogy, allomorphic refers to the property of minerals to exist in different crystal forms despite having the same chemical composition.

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Sense 2: relating to or exhibiting allomorphs

Usage: In linguistics, allomorphic variation refers to the change in sound or form of a morpheme in different linguistic environments.

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Sense 3: relating to or exhibiting different forms or shapes

Usage: The allomorphic adaptation of plants allows them to survive in various climates and environments.

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