How to Pronounce Polythetic

To pronounce "polythetic", say POLYTH-et-ic — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

POLYTH-et-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “polythetic”

"polythetic" has 3 syllables: polyth-et-ic.

What does polythetic mean?

adjective

  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 words

polyadicpolymerouspolylecticpolygeneouspolygenouspolytopianpolyphenotypicmultifarious

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How many syllables are in "polythetic"?▾

"Polythetic" has 3 syllables: polyth · et · ic.

What does "polythetic" mean?▾

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

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