polytype Meaning & Definition
What Does Polytype Mean?
Polytype is a noun that means Any of the types involved in polytypism. It can also mean A cast, or facsimile copy, of an engraved block, matter in type, etc. As a verb, it means To produce a polytype of.
Word Facts for Polytype
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Plural | polytypes |
| Verb forms | polytypes, polytyping, polytyped |
Polytype Definition (Noun)
- Any of the types involved in polytypism.
Orthochrysotile is a polytype of chrysotile.
- A cast, or facsimile copy, of an engraved block, matter in type, etc.
- In the Hindley–Milner type system, a data type containing variables bound by one or more ∀ (for-all) quantifiers.
Polytype as a Verb
- To produce a polytype of.
to polytype an engraving
Synonyms of Polytype
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Polytype synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Polytype
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Polytype in a Sentence
Orthochrysotile is a polytype of chrysotile.
to polytype an engraving
Word Forms & Grammar
polytype (plural polytypes)
polytype (third-person singular simple present polytypes, present participle polytyping, simple past and past participle polytyped)
Words That Rhyme With Polytype
Origin of Polytype
From poly- + type.
Common Questions About Polytype
Is polytype a noun or a verb?
Polytype is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of polytype?
The plural of polytype is polytypes.
What is the past tense of polytype?
The past tense of polytype is polytyped. The present participle is polytyping.