polymorphous

Having or exhibiting many forms; characterized by polymorphism; not isomorphous or monomorphous.

Specifically, in zoology: Undergoing a series of marked changes during development, as most insects.

Varying much in appearance, form, or structure in the same species or group.

In botany, same as 2 .

In music, noting a contrapuntal composition, as a canon or a fugue, in which the themes are or may be treated in various ways, as by augmentation, diminution, inversion, etc. Also polymorphic.

Having, or assuming, a variety of forms, characters, or styles.

Having, or occurring in, several distinct forms; — opposed to monomorphic.

Having, or assuming, a variety of forms, characters, or styles; as, a polymorphous author.

Having, or occurring in, several distinct forms; — opposed to monomorphic.

Crystallizing in two or more different forms; polymorphic