2. (Biol.) Of or pertaining to polygenesis; polyphyletic.
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{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. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Polygenetic mountain range — Polygenetic Pol y*ge*net ic, a. 1. Having many distinct sources; originating at various places or times. [1913 Webster] 2. (Biol.) Of or pertaining to polygenesis; polyphyletic. [1913 Webster] {Polygenetic mountain range} (Geol.), one which is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Polygenetic volcanic field — A polygenetic volcanic field is a volcanic field of scattered volcanic vents. These volcanic fields, containing numerous polygenetic volcanoes, are noted for having more than one eruptive event from the same vent(s), rather than the more common… … Wikipedia
polygenetic — adjective Date: 1861 1. polyphyletic 2. having many distinct sources … New Collegiate Dictionary
polygenetic — polygenetically, adv. /pol ee jeuh net ik/, adj. 1. Biol. relating to or exhibiting polygenesis. 2. having many or several different sources of origin. [1860 65; POLY + GENETIC] * * * … Universalium
polygenetic — adjective a) Having many distinct sources; originating at various places or times. b) Of or pertaining to polygenesis; polyphyletic … Wiktionary
polygenetic — ALASKA VOLCANO OBSERVATORY GLOSSARY Originating in various ways or from various sources … Glossary of volcanic terms
polygenetic — poly·genetic … English syllables
polygenetic — /pɒlidʒəˈnɛtɪk/ (say poleejuh netik) adjective 1. Biology relating to or exhibiting polygenesis. 2. formed by several different causes, in several different ways, or of several different parts. Also, polygenic /pɒliˈdʒɛnɪk/ (say polee jenik) …
polygenetic — … Useful english dictionary
continental landform — ▪ geology Introduction any conspicuous topographic feature on the largest land areas of the Earth. Familiar examples are mountains (including volcanic (volcanism) cones), plateaus, and valleys. (The term landform also can be applied to… … Universalium
