multiform

adjective

mul·ti·form ˈməl-ti-ˌfȯrm

: having many forms or appearances

multiformity

ˌməl-ti-ˈfȯr-mə-tē

noun

Etymology

French multiforme, from Latin multiformis, from multi- + -formis -form

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of multiform was in 1603

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“Multiform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiform. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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multiform

adjective

mul·ti·form ˈməl-ti-ˌfȯrm

: having many forms, shapes, or appearances

multiform

adjective

mul·ti·form ˈməl-ti-ˌfȯrm

: having or occurring in many forms

multiformity

ˌməl-ti-ˈfȯr-mət-ē

noun

plural multiformities

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