phyletic

Definitions


[fʌɪˈlɛtɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to or denoting the evolutionary development of a species or other group
(e.g: phyletic gradualism)


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Origin:
late 19th century: from Greek phuletikos, from phuletēs ‘tribesman’, from phulē ‘tribe’




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