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