phylogenetic Meaning & Definition
/ˌfaɪ.loʊ.d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/
What Does Phylogenetic Mean?
As an adjective, phylogenetic means Of, or relating to phylogeny or phylogenetics.
Word Facts for Phylogenetic
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌfaɪ.loʊ.d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/ |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Synonyms | phyletic |
Phylogenetic Definition (Adjective)
- Of, or relating to phylogeny or phylogenetics.
Synonyms of Phylogenetic
Phylogenetic synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
phylogenetic (not comparable)
Origin of Phylogenetic
From phylo- + genetic, from German phylogenetisch, coined by Ernst Haeckel in 1866, from Phylogenese + -isch.
Pronouncing Phylogenetic
The standard pronunciation of phylogenetic is /ˌfaɪ.loʊ.d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/, spoken in 5 syllables, with the main stress on the fourth syllable (nɛt).