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from The Century Dictionary.
- In a polygenetic manner; relating to the origin of organisms by polygenesis.
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There are Darwinians who think monogenetically, and others who think polygenetically; and there is still a third class -- and they speak most correctly -- who acknowledge that they know nothing about it.
The Theories of Darwin and Their Relation to Philosophy, Religion, and Morality Rudolf Schmid
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