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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

polymorphism

/ˌpɒlɪˈmɔːrfɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does polymorphism mean?

noun

The ability of an object or a class to take on multiple forms, depending on the context in which it is used. This can be achieved through inheritance, interfaces, or other mechanisms.

Example

"In object-oriented programming, a class can exhibit polymorphism by having multiple methods with the same name but different implementations."

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