Pronunciation of 'Polymorphism'
Polymorphism is a term primarily used in programming and biology, referring to the ability of an object or organism to take on multiple forms. In programming, it describes the ability of different classes to be treated as instances of the same class through inheritance. In biology, it refers to the occurrence of different forms or types within a species.
The word 'polymorphism' originates from the Greek words 'poly' meaning 'many' and 'morphē' meaning 'form'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
In programming, it refers to the ability of different objects to be treated as instances of the same class. In biology, it refers to the occurrence of different forms or types within a species.
Pronounced as ‘PAW-lee-MOR-fiz-uhm’, with stress on the second syllable. ‘Poly’ as in ‘paw-lee’, ‘morph’ as in ‘mor-f’, and ‘ism’ as in ‘iz-uhm’.