Pronunciation of 'Polymorphism'
The word 'Polymorphism' is pronounced as /ˌpɒl.iˈmɔːr.fɪz.əm/ in English (en-US). It refers to the ability of something, such as a programming object or a biological organism, to take on multiple forms or states.
Word Origin
The word 'Polymorphism' originates from the Greek words 'poly' meaning 'many' and 'morphē' meaning 'form'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The ability of an entity to take on multiple forms. In programming, it refers to the ability of objects to take on different forms based on context. In biology, it refers to the occurrence of different forms or morphs among the members of a population.
Pronounced as 'pol-ee-MOR-fiz-um'. 'Pol' as in 'poly', 'ee' as in 'see', 'mor' as in 'more', 'fiz' as in 'fizz', and 'um' as in 'thumb'.