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polymorphism
In biological contexts, this term describes the coexistence of multiple distinct phenotypes within a single species, often driven by evolutionary pressures or genetic mutations. It is a technical term used primarily in genetics and ecology to explain how diversity within a population can be an adaptive advantage.
In computer science, specifically object-oriented programming, the term refers to the ability of different classes to be treated as instances of the same class through inheritance. This allows a single function or method to handle different data types, reducing code complexity and increasing flexibility.
Meanings
The occurrence of several different forms of a biological organism or a specific genetic locus within a single population.
Examples
Polymorphism is a concept.
Polymorphism is a concept.
Genetic polymorphism affects the population.
Genetic polymorphism affects the population.
The biology student researched polymorphism in snails.
Our software architecture relies on polymorphism for flexibility.
Our software architecture relies on polymorphism for flexibility.
The monster exhibited a strange form of polymorphism.
Implementing polymorphism reduces redundancy in large scale systems.
Implementing polymorphism reduces redundancy in large scale systems.
The researcher discussed genetic polymorphism during the symposium.