adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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adj
Meaning 1
Of, related to, or exhibiting pleomorphism.
Having a lifecycle whose stages involve embodiment in diverse forms.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: especially
Topics: biology, microbiology, natural-sciences
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Antonyms: none provided
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adj
Meaning 2
Of, related to, or exhibiting pleomorphism.
Synonym of polymorphic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract