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adjective

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The correct spelling is polythetic. (of a class of things) Having many, but not all properties in common. For example: "A polythetic taxon is one where the constituent organisms share a large number of characteristics."

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A polythetic taxon is one where the constituent organisms share a large number of characteristics.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.(of a class of things) Having many, but not all properties in common.

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