Phylogeny

noun

/faɪˈlɑdʒəni/

Word Frequency: 0.8

Definitions

1.nounThe evolutionary history of groups of organisms, such as species or clades.

2.nounA phylogenetic diagram.

3.nounThe historical development of a human social or racial group.

"Understanding the phylogeny of this musical group helps us understand its music."

4.nounThe historical development of any thing, idea, etc.

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