Polymorphic

Quick meaning: Polymorphic is an adjective meaning Relating to polymorphism (any sense), able to have several shapes or forms.

Meaning

Relating to polymorphism (any sense), able to have several shapes or forms.

More Meanings

1. (programming, of a function) Having or relating to the ability to take multiple data types for a single parameter.
2. (chemistry) Relating to a compound that can crystallize into two or more distinct forms (e.g. carbon, which can crystalize into coal, graphite, diamond, etc.)

Example Sentences

Polymorphic redefinition in C++ is achieved by the use of virtual functions.

The fact that polymorphic equilibrium is not a dynamic equilibrium is significant with respect to the random distribution of velocity of temperature agitation among the molecules.

A polymorphic call looks like a procedural call, but where a procedural call has only one possible target subroutine, a polymorphic call can result in the execution of one of several different subroutines.

1897, Grant Allen, An African Millionaire Dr. Beddersley came -- a dapper little man, with pent-house eyebrows, and keen, small eyes, whom I suspected at sight of being Colonel Clay himself in another of his clever polymorphic embodiments.

Synonyms for polymorphic

Depending on context, synonyms include multiform, protean, polymorphous.

Antonyms for polymorphic

Common opposites include monomorphic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include polymorphous, multiform, multifaceted, microsatellite, perverse, shape-shifter.

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