phylogenetic

adjective

phy·​lo·​ge·​net·​ic ˌfī-lō-jə-ˈne-tik How to pronounce phylogenetic (audio)
1
: of or relating to phylogeny
2
: based on natural evolutionary relationships
3
: acquired in the course of phylogenetic development : racial
phylogenetically adverb

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Through phylogenetic research, the scientists traced the mummies' cheese microorganisms as being most closely related to the Tibetan strain. New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2024 The sequences featured in the phylogenetic tree in Sifford’s presentation would have been consensus sequences, Peacock said. Helen Branswell, STAT, 2 May 2024 Using statistical modeling methods to analyze avian phylogenetic trees for native Australian species, Dr Olah and collaborators had the goal of applying their knowledge to improving conservation efforts for Australia’s many dwindling bird species. Grrlscientist, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 As more mosasaur fossils are discovered and as our knowledge of these creatures expands, the team expects Jorgie’s place in the phylogenetic tree may shift. Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica, 30 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for phylogenetic 

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from New Latin phylogenesis phylogeny, from phyl- + genesis

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of phylogenetic was in 1876

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“Phylogenetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phylogenetic. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

phylogenetic

adjective
phy·​lo·​ge·​net·​ic ˌfī-lō-jə-ˈnet-ik How to pronounce phylogenetic (audio)
1
: of or relating to phylogeny
2
: based on natural evolutionary relationships
3
: acquired in the course of phylogenetic development
phylogenetically adverb
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