HETEROMORPHISM


Meaning of HETEROMORPHISM in English

ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈmȯrˌfizəm noun

( -s )

Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary heter- + -morphism

1. : the quality or state of being heteromorphic

2. : dissimilarity in crystal form shown by compounds of similar composition — contrasted with homeomorphism and isomorphism

3. : heterogony 1

4. : polymorphism

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.