Pronunciation of 'Polymorphism'
The word 'polymorphism' originates from Greek and is widely used in various fields such as biology, computer science, and mathematics. It refers to the ability of an entity to take on multiple forms. In English, it is pronounced as 'ˌpɒlɪˈmɔːrfɪzəm'.
Word Origin
The word 'polymorphism' is derived from the Greek words 'poly' meaning 'many' and 'morphe' meaning 'form'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The ability of an entity to take on multiple forms. In biology, it refers to the occurrence of different forms among members of a population. In computer science, it refers to the ability of different classes to be treated as instances of the same class through inheritance.
Pronounced as 'POL-ee-MOR-fiz-uhm'. 'Pol' as in 'poly', 'mor' as in 'more', 'fiz' as in 'fizz', and 'uhm' as in 'um'.