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Polygenetic

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Polygenetic is an adjective meaning Having many distinct sources; originating at various places or times.

Meaning

Having many distinct sources; originating at various places or times.

More Meanings

  1. (biology) Of or pertaining to polygenesis; polyphyletic.
  2. (geology) One which is composite, or consists of two or more monogenetic ranges, each having had its own history of development.
  3. (genetics, sometimes proscribed) Polygenic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include heterogonous, polygeneous, polygenous, polytopic, polyphenotypic, polydemic.

heterogonouspolygeneouspolygenouspolytopicpolyphenotypicpolydemicmultifariouspolytheticmultigeneratepolytopianpolycentricmultigenerouspolycausalcollectivepolymorphouspolyergicmultifacetedvariouspolydrug

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