Multiform
/ˈmʌl.ti.fɔːrm/noun
Having many forms or shapes.
Did you know?Its roots are the same ancient pieces behind words like multiple and transform, all tracing back to the idea of “many” and “shape/form” in Latin.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
multiformis
“having many forms or shapes”
Late Latin
Latin
multiformis
“varied in form; manifold”
Middle French
French
multiforme
“having many forms”
16th Century
English
multiform
“having many forms or shapes”
Modern English
English
multiform
“having many forms or shapes”