1. polytype - Noun
2. polytype - Adjective
3. polytype - Verb
A cast, or facsimile copy, of an engraved block, matter in type, etc. (see citation); as, a polytype in relief.
Of or pertaining to polytypes; obtained by polytyping; as, a polytype plate.
To produce a polytype of; as, to polytype an engraving.
Source: Webster's dictionary