Polymorphism in Irish (Polamorfacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for polymorphism?

The Irish for polymorphism is polamorfacht (pronounced “POL-uh-mor-fukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “polymorphism” in Irish

Irish:: polamorfacht
English:: polymorphism
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “POL-uh-mor-fukht” /ˈpɔl̪ˠəmˠɔɾˠfˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: polamorfachta, na polamorfachta (e.g. staidéar na polamorfachta, the study of polymorphism)

What does “polamorfacht” mean?

polymorphism: The quality of existing in several different forms, used in biology, chemistry and computing.Also: polymorphy, multiple forms.

“Polamorfacht” with the article

Here is polamorfacht after the article (an t-alt).

an pholamorfacht

the polymorphism

Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)

“Polamorfacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using polamorfacht, the Irish word for polymorphism.

Is cineál éagsúlachta sa bhitheolaíocht í an pholamorfacht.

Polymorphism is a kind of variation in biology.

Tá polamorfacht le feiceáil sna feithidí seo.

Polymorphism can be seen in these insects.

Mhínigh an léachtóir coincheap na polamorfachta dúinn.

The lecturer explained the concept of polymorphism to us.

Úsáidtear polamorfacht go minic i ríomhchlárú.

Polymorphism is often used in programming.

Rinne sí taighde ar pholamorfacht sna mianraí.

She did research on polymorphism in minerals.

Is sampla maith polamorfachta é an carbón.

Carbon is a good example of polymorphism.

Níor thuig mé an pholamorfacht ar dtús.

I didn't understand polymorphism at first.

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Polymorphism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for polymorphism?

The Irish for polymorphism is polamorfacht (pronounced “POL-uh-mor-fukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce polamorfacht in Irish?

Polamorfacht is said like “POL-uh-mor-fukht” (IPA /ˈpɔl̪ˠəmˠɔɾˠfˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does polamorfacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for polamorfacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does polamorfacht change to pholamorfacht or bpolamorfacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) polamorfacht becomes mo pholamorfacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpolamorfacht (eclipsis).

Is 'polamorfacht' used in computing as well as biology?

Yes, 'polamorfacht' covers the technical sense in biology, chemistry and object-oriented programming, just like English 'polymorphism'.

Polymorphism in Irish (Polamorfacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage