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MULTIFORM
multiform
(adjective) occurring in or having many forms or shapes or appearances; “the multiform universe of nature and man”- John Dewey
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
multiform (comparative more multiform, superlative most multiform)
Having more than one shape or appearance.
Synonyms
• polymorphic, polymorphous, protean; See also multiform
Noun
multiform (plural multiforms)
An organism, folktale, etc. that appears in more than one form.
Source: Wiktionary
Mul"ti*form, a. Etym: [L. multiformis; multus much, many + forma shape: cf. F. multiforme.]
Definition: Having many forms, shapes, or appearances. A plastic and multiform unit. Hare.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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31 March 2025
IMPROVISED
(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”
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