polythetic

English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ Ancient Greek θέσις (thésis, “arrangement”) +‎ -ic.

Adjective

polythetic (comparative more polythetic, superlative most polythetic)

1. (of a class of things) Having many, but not all properties in common.

   A polythetic taxon is one where the constituent organisms share a large number of characteristics.

Related terms

• monothetic