homophyly
That form of homology due to common ancestry, in opposition to homomorphy, to which…That form of homology due to common ancestry (phylogenetic homology), in opposition to homomorphy, to which genealogic basis is wanting.
Meaning
1 senses(archaic, uncountable, usually)That form of homology due to common ancestry (phylogenetic homology), in opposition to homomorphy, to which genealogic basis is wanting.
Origin
homo- + Ancient Greek φυλή (phulḗ, “clan”) + -y.homo- + Ancient Greek φυλή (phulḗ, “clan”) + -y.
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Forms
plural: homophylies| Singular | homophyly |
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uncountable
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedhomophylic
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable