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Polymorphism

/ˌpɒl.iˈmɔː.fɪz.əm/noun
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Polymorphism is the occurrence of different forms or types within a single category, such as genetic variations in organisms or multiple behaviors from a single interface in programming. This concept highlights adaptability and diversity, allowing for greater flexibility in biological evolution and software design, though it can sometimes lead to complexity in implementation or interpretation in modern applications.

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