polymorphic

IPA: pɑɫimˈɔrfɪk

Relating to polymorphism (any sense), able to have several shapes or forms.
(programming, of a function) Having or relating to the ability to take multiple data types for a single parameter.
(chemistry) Relating to a compound that can crystallizes into two or more distinct forms (e.g. carbon, which can crystalize into coal, graphite, diamond, etc.)

Examples of "polymorphic" in Sentences

Elisa is doing a "polymorphic" dress with a caplet.
It is kind of polymorphic behaviour because of multiple classes and events getting wired automatically.
And this is known as a polymorphic virus or worm, in that each time it's transmitted, it comes in a different guise.
Because it could make this vision of a new computing platform real and because it allowed me to use the word "polymorphic" in a sentence,
This equilibrium is known as polymorphic, by contrast with the monomorphic equilibria that arise when either of the alleles has gone to fixation.
The ABO gene is highly polymorphic, which is thought to be related to evolutionary changes for host-pathogen interactions, as many pathogens utilize surface glycoproteins in host invasion.
Other cybersecurity experts cite a growing threat from so-called "polymorphic" spyware that can change its digital signature to millions of different combinations to evade identification by anti-virus software.
Since butters are comprised of many different fatty acid chains, they are described as "polymorphic," which means that they have the ability to crystallize in several different forms according to how the liquid fat is solidified.