In many technical and scientific contexts, polymorphic is the property of an object that can occur in two or more distinct shape
s or configurations. What is the most likely etymology of the word polymorphic? A.
Greek polis “city” + ophis “snake” + -ic (adjective- forming suffix)
B.
Greek polus “many” + morphe “form” + -ic (adjective- forming suffix)
C.
Latin pollex “thumb” + morsus “bite” + hic (pronoun for thing nearby)
D.
Latin pollen “fine flour” + moris “custom” + hic (pronoun for thing nearby)
A triage nurse analyzes the cases at hand and decides the order by which the patients should be treated. A plumber evaluates the materials that would best suit a particular job.
