polygenetic

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adjective

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

OriginEnglish genetic ← Ancient Greek πολῠ́ς (polŭ́s) ← Proto-Indo-European *polh₁ús →
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Meanings

adjectivepolygenetic (not comparable)
  1. not comparableHaving many distinct sources; originating at various places or times.
  2. not comparablebiologyOf or pertaining to polygenesis; polyphyletic.
  3. not comparablegeographyOne which is composite, or consists of two or more monogenetic ranges, each having had its own history of development.
  4. not comparableproscribedsometimesbiologyPolygenic.

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*pleh₁-
  2. Proto-Indo-European*polh₁ús
  3. Ancient Greekπολῠ́ς (polŭ́s)
  4. Englishpoly-
  5. Englishgenetic
  6. Englishpolygenetic

From poly- + genetic.

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Translations

Finnish polygeneettinen
  • polygeneettinenhaving many sources

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

telecopying
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APA

polygenetic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polygenetic

MLA

“polygenetic.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polygenetic. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “polygenetic,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polygenetic.

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