multiform

[ muhl-tuh-fawrm ]
/ ˈmʌl təˌfɔrm /
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adjective

having many different shapes, forms, or kinds.

Origin of multiform

From the Latin word multiformis, dating back to 1595–1605. See multi-, -form

OTHER WORDS FROM multiform

mul·ti·for·mi·ty [muhl-tuh-fawr-mi-tee] /ˌmʌl təˈfɔr mɪ ti/, noun

Words nearby multiform

multifocal, multifocal lens, multifoil, multifold, multifoliate, multiform, multifunctional, multigenerational, multigraph, multigravida, multigym

Words related to multiform

assorted, changeable, different, discrete, disparate, distinct, distinctive, divers, diverse, diversified, heterogeneous, individual, legion, manifold, many, many-sided, miscellaneous, mixed, motley, multifarious

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British Dictionary definitions for multiform

multiform
/ (ˈmʌltɪˌfɔːm) /

adjective

having many forms or kinds

Derived forms of multiform

multiformity (ˌmʌltɪˈfɔːmɪtɪ), noun

Medical definitions for multiform

multiform
[ mŭl′tə-fôrm′ ]

adj.

Occurring in or having many forms or shapes; polymorphic.

Other words from multiform

mul′ti•for′mi•ty (-fôr′mĭ-tē) n.