Definitions

1. noun

A phenomenon or condition in which two forms or types exist, especially in the context of biology, where different forms of an organism occur within the same species.

“Some species exhibit dimorphism, where males and females have distinct physical characteristics.”

2. noun

A difference or variation in form or structure between two or more related things, such as words or concepts.

“Dimorphism in language refers to the existence of different forms of a word with the same meaning.”