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Definition of polytelic in English: polytelicadjective ˌpɒlɪˈtɛlɪk 1Sociology. Of a system, group, behaviour, etc.: comprising or connecting several diverse aims or interests. rare. 2Zoology. Designating or relating to an animal which breeds more than once in its lifetime; iteroparous. 3Botany. Of an inflorescence (especially a synflorescence): having axes that are indeterminate (i.e., that do not terminate in a flower).
Origin 1930s. From poly- + ancient Greek τέλος end, completion + -ic. Definition of polytelic in US English: polytelicadjectiveˌpɒlɪˈtɛlɪk 1Sociology. Of a system, group, behaviour, etc.: comprising or connecting several diverse aims or interests. rare. 2Zoology. Designating or relating to an animal which breeds more than once in its lifetime; iteroparous. 3Botany. Of an inflorescence (especially a synflorescence): having axes that are indeterminate (i.e., that do not terminate in a flower).
Origin 1930s. From poly- + ancient Greek τέλος end, completion + -ic. |