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Term: dimorphic

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense: having two distinct forms or stages

Usage: The butterfly exhibits dimorphic characteristics, with males having brightly colored wings while females have duller ones.

Sample Sentence: The plant has a dimorphic life cycle, with a vegetative stage and a reproductive stage.

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Part of Speech: adjective

Sense: exhibiting sexual dimorphism; having different physical appearance between males and females

Usage: The peacock is a prime example of a dimorphic species, with the males having vibrant plumage compared to the duller feathers of the females.

Sample Sentence: The birdwatcher was fascinated by the dimorphic nature of the birds, as the males displayed vibrant colors while the females were more subdued.

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Part of Speech: adjective

Sense: of or relating to two different local variants

Usage: The region is known for its dimorphic dialects, with distinct variations in vocabulary and pronunciation between neighboring towns.

Sample Sentence: The linguist conducted a study on the dimorphic speech patterns in the region, analyzing the differences between the two local variants.

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