polythetic

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English

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Etymology

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From poly- +‎ Ancient Greek θέσις (thésis, arrangement) +‎ -ic.

Adjective

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polythetic (comparative more polythetic, superlative most polythetic)

  1. (of a class of things) Having many, but not all properties in common.
    A polythetic taxon is one where the constituent organisms share a large number of characteristics.
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