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phyletic
[ fahy-let-ik ]
adjective
, Biology.
- of, relating to, or based on the evolutionary history of a group of organisms; phylogenetic.
phyletic
/ ˌfaɪləʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk; faɪˈlɛtɪk /
adjective
- of or relating to the evolution of a species or group of organisms
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Derived Forms
- phyˈletically, adverb
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Other Words From
- phy·leti·cal·ly adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of phyletic1
C19: from Greek phuletikos tribal
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Example Sentences
The trend of phyletic development in the dipodomyines has been toward the saltatorial habit.
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It is only on such a foundation that sound phyletic argument can proceed.
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The cell-soul (or cytopsyche): first stage of phyletic psychogenesis.
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The tissue-soul (histopsyche): third stage of phyletic psychogenesis.
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The communal or cenobitic soul (coenopsyche): second stage of phyletic psychogenesis.
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