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Polymorphism

Noun

Definition: The quality or state of existing in or taking on different forms.

Example sentence: The concept of polymorphism plays a crucial role in object-oriented programming languages, allowing objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass.

Biology

Definition: The occurrence of two or more different forms, types, or individuals in the life cycle of an organism.

Example sentence: The polyporphism observed in certain insect species is often an adaptation to different environmental conditions.

Chemistry

Definition: The ability of a solid material to exist in more than one crystal structure.

Example sentence: The polyporphism exhibited by some minerals can have a significant impact on their physical properties.

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