noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Scientific term used in biology, chemistry, and computer science to describe the occurrence of different forms, types, or structures. Often used in technical contexts; the loanword ポリモーフィズム is also common.
See also: ポリモーフィズム
この遺伝子には多形性が見られる。
Polymorphism is observed in this gene.
多形性の概念はオブジェクト指向
The concept of polymorphism is important in object-oriented programming.