polymorphic vs polymorphous

polymorphic

adj
  • Relating to a compound that can crystallizes into two or more distinct forms (e.g. carbon, which can crystalize into coal, graphite, diamond, etc.) 

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

  • Having or relating to the ability to take multiple data types for a single parameter. 

polymorphous

adj
  • Crystallizing in two or more different forms; polymorphic 

  • Having, or occurring in, several distinct forms 

  • Having, or assuming, a variety of forms, characters, or styles 

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