Definitions

polymorphism

[pol-ee-mawr-fiz-uhm] / ˌpɒl iˈmɔr fɪz əm /

NOUN

variety

Synonyms

STRONG

array assortment change collection combo conglomeration departure discrepancy disparateness divergency diverseness diversification diversity fluctuation heterogeneity heterogeneousness incongruity intermixture medley miscellany mishmash mixture modification multifariousness multiplicity potpourri range shift soup stew variance variation variegation

WEAK

cross section many-sidedness miscellaneousness mixed bag multiformity mélange variousness

Antonyms

STRONG

agreement similarity

Example Sentences

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Polymorphism among the three genotypes did not prevent contig alignments but was sufficient to alter the locations of some of the fragile sites.

From Nature • Nov. 14, 2017

Polymorphism for Nt.BspQI sites can alter the distribution of these fragile regions, and contigs of different BNG maps may therefore overlap.

From Nature • Nov. 14, 2017

Polymorphism levels between synonymous and non-synonymous sites differ by an order of magnitude.

From Nature • Feb. 8, 2012

Polymorphism is lower in autosomal centromeric than non-centromeric regions, but not for the chromosome.

From Nature • Feb. 8, 2012

Polymorphism or dimorphism.—By this term I understand the co-existence in the same locality of two or more distinct forms, not connected by intermediate gradations, and all of which are occasionally produced from common parents.

From Contributions to the Theory of Natural Selection A Series of Essays by Wallace, Alfred Russel