trimorphism definition - Dictionary

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tri·mor·phism [ trī máwr fìzzəm ]

noun

Definition:

1. adoption of 3 forms: the adoption of three successive forms during a life cycle, e.g. the forms of larva, pupa, and adult in some insects

2. condition of having 3 crystal forms: the property of existing in three different crystalline forms

[Mid-19th century. < Greek trimorphos< morphē "form"]

tri·mor·phic [ trī máwrfik ] adjective

tri·mor·phi·cal·ly [ trī máwrfikəlee ] adverb

tri·mor·phous [ trī máwrfəss ] adjective