1. the occurrence of different forms, stages, or types in individual organisms or in organisms of the same species
Usage: biology
2. variations in DNA sequence among individuals
Usage: genetics
3. the ability of a programming language to present the same interface for differing underlying forms
Usage: computer science

Examples

• The butterfly species exhibits several polymorphisms in wing coloration.
• Genetic polymorphisms can influence disease susceptibility.
• Scientists study DNA polymorphisms to understand human evolution.
• Single nucleotide polymorphisms are the most common type of genetic variation.
• Object-oriented programming languages support polymorphisms through inheritance.
• The researcher identified multiple polymorphisms in the gene sequence.
• Polymorphisms in enzymes can affect drug metabolism rates.