polythetic classification

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• polythetic — adj. [Gr. polys, many; tithenai, to place] Referring to a classification with each member of a group having the majority of a set of characters; see monothetic …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

• polythetic — [ˌpɒlɪ θɛtɪk] adjective of or denoting a classification based on a number of shared characteristics, none of which is essential for membership of the class. Origin 1960s: from poly + Gk thetos placed, arranged + ic …   English new terms dictionary

• polythetic — /pɒliˈθɛtɪk/ (say polee thetik) adjective of or relating to a classification system in which items are classed in terms of characteristic features belonging to particular items in a given class. Compare monothetic …  

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• monothetic — /mɒnoʊˈθɛtɪk/ (say monoh thetik) adjective of or relating to a classification system in which items are classed in terms of specific features, common to all items in the given class. Compare polythetic …