polymorphous

/pol-ee-MOR-fus/adjective

occurring in several different forms

The virus is polymorphous, shifting its signature as it spreads.
Synonyms
multiform, protean, variable
Antonyms
uniform
Root
morph- (form)
Memory hook
poly (many) + morph (form): many-formed.

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