multiform

adjective

mul·​ti·​form ˈməl-ti-ˌfȯrm 

: having many forms or appearances

multiformity

ˌməl-ti-ˈfȯr-mə-tē 

noun

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

multiform

adjective

mul·​ti·​form ˈməl-ti-ˌfȯrm 

: having many forms, shapes, or appearances

Medical Definition

multiform

adjective

mul·​ti·​form ˈməl-ti-ˌfȯrm 

: having or occurring in many forms

multiformity

ˌməl-ti-ˈfȯr-mət-ē 

noun

plural multiformities