Polygenetic

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Polygenetic \Pol`y*ge*net"ic\, a.
     1. Having many distinct sources; originating at various
        places or times.
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     2. (Biol.) Of or pertaining to polygenesis; polyphyletic.


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     {Polygenetic mountain range} (Geol.), one which is composite,
        or consists of two or more monogenetic ranges, each having
        had its own history of development. --Dana.
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