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multiple factor

American  

noun

Genetics.
  1. polygene.


Etymology

Origin of multiple factor

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

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“That could be a multiple factor of what the economic loss is,” Aitken said.

From Los Angeles Times

E. M. East has obtained evidence from maize and G. H. Shull from shepherd's-purse, which bears out the multiple factor hypothesis.

From Project Gutenberg