Dictionary entry

Polygenetic

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Pol′y‐ge‐net″ic (?), a. 1. Having many distinct sources; originating at various places or times.

2. (Biol.) Of or pertaining to polygenesis; polyphyletic.

Polygenetic mountain range(Geol.), one which is composite, or consists of two or more monogenetic ranges, each having had its own history of development. Dana.