multiform adj 1: occurring in or having many forms or shapes or appearances; "the multiform universe of nature and man"- John Dewey [ant: {uniform}, {unvarying}]
Multiform \Mul"ti*form\ (m[u^]l"t[i^]*f[^o]rm), a. [L. multiformis; multus much, many + forma shape: cf. F. multiforme.] Having many forms, shapes, or appearances. [1913 Webster] A plastic and multiform unit. --Hare. [1913 Webster]