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polytropism

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A form of polymorphism in which adjacent sheets of a crystal are inclined to one another.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Attention focus on a variety of things during one timespan.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: monotropism

History

Etymology

From poly- + -tropism.