Polymorphism
/pɒlɪˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m/
Scrabble:26 ptsWWF:29 pts12 letters
Definition of Polymorphism
noun
- The ability to assume different forms or shapes.
- The coexistence, in the same locality, of two or more distinct forms independent of sex, not connected by intermediate gradations, but produced from common parents.
- The feature pertaining to the dynamic treatment of data elements based on their type, allowing for an instance of a method to have several definitions.
- (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.
- The ability of a solid material to exist in more than one form or crystal structure; pleomorphism.
Anagrams of Polymorphism
No exact anagrams found for "polymorphism". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "polymorphism" and rearranging:
Letter Values
p3
o1
l1
y4
m3
o1
r1
p3
h4
i1
s1
m3
Total: 26 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Polymorphism
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Polymorphism"
Polymorphism is a 12-letter word that scores 26 points in Scrabble and 29 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Polymorphism" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "polymorphism" is a high-scoring word.