"polygenetic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From poly- + genetic. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|genetic}} poly- + genetic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} polygenetic (not comparable)
  1. Having many distinct sources; originating at various places or times. Tags: not-comparable Translations (having many sources): polygeneettinen (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-polygenetic-en-adj-fqveh1EQ Categories (other): Entries with translation boxes Disambiguation of Entries with translation boxes: 13 34 39 13 Disambiguation of 'having many sources': 69 3 20 8
  2. (biology) Of or pertaining to polygenesis; polyphyletic. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-polygenetic-en-adj-4-y9QHIs Categories (other): Entries with translation boxes Disambiguation of Entries with translation boxes: 13 34 39 13 Topics: biology, natural-sciences
  3. (geology) One which is composite, or consists of two or more monogenetic ranges, each having had its own history of development. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Geology
    Sense id: en-polygenetic-en-adj-879zmpbq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Entries with translation boxes, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Terms with Finnish translations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 15 22 41 23 Disambiguation of Entries with translation boxes: 13 34 39 13 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 16 20 45 19 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 16 20 51 13 Disambiguation of Terms with Finnish translations: 14 27 44 16 Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences
  4. (genetics, sometimes proscribed) Polygenic. Tags: not-comparable, proscribed, sometimes Categories (topical): Genetics
    Sense id: en-polygenetic-en-adj-CMbRIwol Categories (other): English terms prefixed with poly-, Entries with translation boxes Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with poly-: 14 22 28 36 Disambiguation of Entries with translation boxes: 13 34 39 13 Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences
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