DIMORPHOUS

dimorphic, dimorphous

(adjective) occurring or existing in two different forms; “dimorphic crystals”; “dimorphous organisms”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

dimorphous (not comparable)

Dimorphic; occurring or existing in two different forms.

Source: Wiktionary


Di*mor"phous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. dimorphe.]

1. (Biol.)

Definition: Characterized by dimorphism; occurring under two distinct forms, not dependent on sex; dimorphic.

2. (Crystallog.)

Definition: Crystallizing under two forms fundamentally different, while having the same chemical composition.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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