polymorphous
adjective /ˌpɒl.ɪˈmɔː.fəs/
/ˌpɑː.lɪˈmɔːr-/ formalDefinition
› having or experiencing many different forms or stages of development: Intelligence is a polymorphous concept.Being and appearing differentChangingAdapting and modifying Adapting and attuning to somethingChanging frequently
(Definition of polymorphous adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- be a far cry from sth idiom
- be another matter/thing idiom
- be another/a different kettle of fish idiom
- be far removed from sth idiom
- be like a fish out of water idiom
- be several/many removes (away) from sth idiom
- be worlds apart idiom
- buck the trend idiom
- clash verb (FIGHT)
- conflict verb (BE OPPOSITE)
- contrast verb
- depart from sth phrasal verb
- differ verb
- differentiate verb (MAKE DIFFERENT)
- disagree verb
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- go against the flow idiom
- set sth/sb apart phrasal verb
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