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pleomorphism

/ˌpliːəˈmɔːrfɪzəm/ /ˌpliːoʊˈmɔːrfɪzəm/

Meanings
noun
The occurrence of multiple structural forms during the life cycle of an organism

Examples :

"The doctor suspected a bacterial infection because she observed pleomorphism in the sample, meaning the bacteria displayed various shapes and sizes under the microscope, rather than a uniform appearance. "
biology medicine organism
noun
(type theory) The property of certain typed formal systems of allowing for the use of type variables and binders/quantifiers over those type variables; likewise, the property of certain expressions (within such typed formal systems) of making use of at least one such typed variable.

Examples :

"In computer science, pleomorphism enables a function to work with different data types, making the code more reusable, just like a single teaching method can be adapted for students with diverse learning styles. "
theory type computing logic math science language

Related Words

Illustration variability

variability noun

/ˌvæɹ.i.ə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti (ɪ.ti)/

The state or characteristic of being variable.

"The variability in student performance on the test was quite high. "

Illustration microscope

microscope noun

/ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/

An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

"The student used a microscope to see the tiny cells in the plant leaf. "

Illustration definitions

definitions noun

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)nz/

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

"The vocabulary quiz required us to write definitions for ten new words. "

Illustration structural

structural noun

/ˈstrʌktʃərəl/ /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/

Structural steel, used in construction.

"The building's structural steel supports the weight of the roof. "

Illustration expressions

expressions noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ənz/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"Her expressions of gratitude after receiving the gift made everyone feel happy. "

Illustration intermediate

intermediate noun

/ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidi.ət/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidi.ət/

Anything in an intermediate position.

"The intermediate level of Spanish class is a good fit for students who already know some basic vocabulary. "

Illustration quantifiers

quantifiers noun

/ˈkwɑːntɪfaɪərz/ /ˈkwɒntɪfaɪərz/

(grammar) A word, such as all or many, that expresses a quantity

"Many English lessons focus on quantifiers like "some," "few," and "every." "

Illustration coexistence

coexistence noun

/ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪstəns/ /ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪstənsɪz/

The state of two or more things existing together, usually in a temporal or spatial sense, with or without mutual interaction.

"In the garden, we encourage the coexistence of flowers and vegetables, even though they don't help each other grow. "

Illustration independent

independent noun

/ɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

A candidate or voter not affiliated with any political party, a freethinker, free of a party platform.

"The independent candidate ran for student council, appealing to voters who weren't loyal to any particular group. "

Illustration programming

programming verb

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/

To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

"He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show."

Illustration occurrence

occurrence noun

/əˈkɐɹən(t)s/ /əˈkəːɹən(t)s/ /əˈkɝən(t)s/

An actual instance when a situation occurs; an event or happening.

"The frequent occurrence of noisy construction near my house has made it hard to concentrate on my studies. "

Illustration information

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "