poly·chot·o·mous
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Definition of polychotomous
: dividing or marked by division into many parts, branches, or classes
Other Words from polychotomous
polychotomy
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“Polychotomous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polychotomous. Accessed 16 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of polychotomous was circa 1858
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