trimorphic

English

Etymology

From tri- +‎ -morphic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌtɹaɪˈmɔɹfɪk/
  • Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)fɪk

Adjective

trimorphic (not comparable)

  1. Having three different forms.
    Synonym: trimorphous
    1. (zoology) Having three different forms with a clear attribute amongst three animals of the same species.
    2. (botany) Having three different forms of flowers, leaves, or any other attribute on the same plant.

Derived terms

  • trimorphic number
  • trimorphic protennoia
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