adverb
- In a manner that exhibits or involves many different forms, shapes, or types; with polymorphic characteristics.
- In a way that shows or expresses multiple or varied sexual or gender expressions or orientations.
Usage: formal; technical
Usage: psychology; sociology
Examples
- The bacteria reproduce polymorphously, taking on different cellular structures depending on environmental conditions.
- Crystals can form polymorphously, creating distinct mineral varieties from the same chemical composition.
- The organism's defense mechanisms operate polymorphously to adapt to various threats.
- In developmental psychology, human sexuality can be expressed polymorphously across different life stages.
- The protein folds polymorphously under different temperature and pH conditions.