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Polygenetic

Polygenetic \Pol`y*ge*net"ic\, a.

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

  2. (Biol.) Of or pertaining to polygenesis; polyphyletic.

    Polygenetic mountain range (Geol.), one which is composite, or consists of two or more monogenetic ranges, each having had its own history of development.
    --Dana.

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polygenetic

a. 1 Having many distinct sources; originating at various places or times. 2 (context biology English) Of or pertaining to polygenesis; polyphyletic. 3 (context geology English) One which is composite, or consists of two or more monogenetic ranges, each having had its own history of development.

Usage examples of "polygenetic".

A population can crash then, only those individuals surviving who by chance have the proper polygenetic complex to meet the requirements of the changed conditions.

By dividing the population into relatively isolated clusters centered about the Tioods, Nakamura created a situation where substantial genetic drift could occur, thereby enhancing chances that the proper polygenetic complex would develop.

The existence of the Way allowed individuals without the proper polygenetic complex to survive the Mushin and live long enough to breed and perpetuate their genes in the pool.

Honolulu with its high-powered, missionary-owned bank buildings and its shanty Japanese-language movie just off Aala Park, a polygenetic blend nobody, least of all Violet, could encompass.

Nakamura created a situation where substantial genetic drift could occur, thereby enhancing chances that the proper polygenetic complex would develop.