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# 29) Polymorphism

The literal meaning of the word polymorphism is “many forms.”

The action eat has a different meaning for a fly and a lion. A fly may eat nectar, whereas a lion may eat an antelope. Reacting to the same action in one’s own unique manner in living beings can be compared to polymorphism in Java.