"tachytely" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From tachy- + -tely. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|tachy|tely}} tachy- + -tely Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} tachytely (uncountable)
  1. (biology) Unusually rapid evolution. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology Derived forms: tachytelic Related terms: bradytely, horotely
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