Etymology

polythetic

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Today it means: Having many, but not all properties in common. Full definition →

Ancient Greek θέσις (thésis) ← English poly- ← Proto-Indo-European *polh₁ús
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  1. Proto-Indo-European*pleh₁-
  2. Proto-Indo-European*polh₁ús
  3. Ancient Greekπολῠ́ς (polŭ́s)
  4. Englishpoly-
  5. Ancient Greekθέσις (thésis)
  6. English todaypolythetic

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

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