"polythetic" meaning in All languages combined

See polythetic on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more polythetic [comparative], most polythetic [superlative]
Etymology: From poly- + Ancient Greek θέσις (thésis, “arrangement”) + -ic. Etymology templates: {{af|en|poly-|θέσις|-ic|lang2=grc|t2=arrangement}} poly- + Ancient Greek θέσις (thésis, “arrangement”) + -ic Head templates: {{en-adj}} polythetic (comparative more polythetic, superlative most polythetic)
  1. (of a class of things) Having many, but not all properties in common. Related terms: monothetic
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