phyletic

[ fahy-let-ik ]

adjective

, Biology.

1. of, relating to, or based on the evolutionary history of a group of organisms; phylogenetic.

phyletic

/ ˌfaɪləʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk; faɪˈlɛtɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the evolution of a species or group of organisms

Derived Forms

• phyˈletically, adverb

Other Words From

• phy·leti·cal·ly adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of phyletic¹

1880–85; Greek phȳletikós pertaining to a tribesman, equivalent to phȳlét ( ēs ) tribesman (derivative of phȳ́lē phyle ) + -ikos -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of phyletic¹

C19: from Greek phuletikos tribal

Example Sentences

The trend of phyletic development in the dipodomyines has been toward the saltatorial habit.

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It is only on such a foundation that sound phyletic argument can proceed.

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The cell-soul (or cytopsyche): first stage of phyletic psychogenesis.

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The tissue-soul (histopsyche): third stage of phyletic psychogenesis.

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The communal or cenobitic soul (coenopsyche): second stage of phyletic psychogenesis.

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