POLYMORPHISM
26
Definition
Pronunciation: //pɒlɪˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m//
noun
- (biology) The coexistence, in the same locality, of two or more distinct forms independent of sex, not connected by intermediate gradations, but produced from common parents.
- (object-oriented programming) A feature pertaining to the dynamic treatment of data elements based on their type, allowing for a method to have several definitions.
- (mathematics, type theory) The property of certain typed formal systems of allowing for the use of type variables and binders/quantifiers over those type variables; likewise, the property of certain expressions (within such typed formal systems) of making use of at least one such typed variable.
- (crystallography) The ability of a solid material to exist in more than one form or crystal structure; pleomorphism.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 12 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 26 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 29 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'POLYMORPHISM'?
The word POLYMORPHISM is worth 26 points in Scrabble.
P3
O1
L1
Y4
M3
O1
R1
P3
H4
I1
S1
M3
Total: 26 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'POLYMORPHISM'?
The word POLYMORPHISM is worth 29 points in Words With Friends.
P4
O1
L2
Y3
M4
O1
R1
P4
H3
I1
S1
M4
Total: 29 points
How many letters is the word 'POLYMORPHISM'?
The word POLYMORPHISM has 12 letters.
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.