polimorfik

Polimorfik is an adjective used to describe something that can take many forms or occur in multiple distinct forms. The term derives from Greek polys 'many' and morphe 'form' and is used across several disciplines to emphasize variation within a system.

In biology and genetics, polymorphism refers to the presence of two or more alternative forms of a trait within a population that are not simply due to age or environment. Examples include genetic polymorphisms such as single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and structural variants, and phenotypic polymorphisms like blood groups (A, B, AB, O) or coloration patterns. Polymorphism can be maintained by evolutionary forces such as balancing selection, sexual selection, or neutral drift.

In mineralogy and crystallography, a polymorph is a chemical compound that adopts multiple crystal structures. Common examples include carbon's diamond and graphite, or forms of silica such as quartz's alpha and beta polymorphs. The different structures can have distinct physical properties despite chemical similarity.

In computer science, polymorphism describes the ability of values of different types to be treated as objects of a common super-type. It enables coding flexibility and reuse. Key forms include ad hoc polymorphism (function or operator overloading), parametric polymorphism (generics or templates), and subtype polymorphism (inheritance and virtual methods).

In cybersecurity and malware analysis, polymorphic code refers to programs that mutate their own code with each infection to defeat signature-based detection, often preserving behavior. Metamorphic malware extends this by altering program structure and instructions more comprehensively.