• (a.) Having many distinct sources; originating at various places or times. • (a.) Of or pertaining to polygenesis; polyphyletic.
Originating in various ways or from various sources.
Originating in various ways or from various sources.
Pol`y·ge·net'ic adjective 1. Having many distinct sources; originating at various places or times. 2. (Biol.) Of or pertaining to polygenesis; polyphyletic. Polygenetic mountain range (Geol.) , 
Originating in various ways or from various sources.
traits which are caused by the interaction of more than one gene. Re-absorption