polymorphous

[ pol-ee-mawr-fuh s ]

/ ˌpɒl iˈmɔr fəs /

having, assuming, or passing through many or various forms, stages, or the like.

polymorphic.

Origin of polymorphous

First recorded in 1775–85, polymorphous is from the Greek word polýmorphos multiform. See poly-, -morphous

The nucleus is not polymorphous, and only occasionally divided.

The Elements of Bacteriological Technique |John William Henry Eyre
(a) The centrifugal fibres consist as above described of the fibre processes of the pyramidal and polymorphous cells.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 |Various
The nucleus is not polymorphous, but usually divided into two, though it may be single.

The Elements of Bacteriological Technique |John William Henry Eyre
The physical conditions under which polymorphous modifications are prepared control the form which the substance assumes.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 |Various

Polymorphous, pol-i-mor′fus, adj. having many forms: varying in appearance: taking on many changes—also Polymor′phic.

Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) |Various

polymorphous

/ (ˌpɒlɪˈmɔːfəs) /

having, taking, or passing through many different forms or stages

(of a substance) exhibiting polymorphism

(of an animal or plant) displaying or undergoing polymorphism