Polythetic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Polythetic is an adjective meaning (of a class of things) Having many, but not all properties in common.
Meaning
(of a class of things) Having many, but not all properties in common.
Example Sentences
A polythetic taxon is one where the constituent organisms share a large number of characteristics.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polyadic, polymerous, polylectic, polygeneous, polygenous, polytopian.
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