In many technical and scientific contexts, polymorphic is the property of an object that can occur in two or more distinct shapes or configurations. What is the most likely etymology of the word polymorphic?
A.
Greek polis “city” + ophis “snake” + -ic (adjective- forming suffix)
B.
Greek polus “many” + morphe “form” + -ic (adjective- forming suffix)
C.
Latin pollex “thumb” + morsus “bite” + hic (pronoun for thing nearby)
D.
Latin pollen “fine flour” + moris “custom” + hic (pronoun for thing nearby)
