TETRACHOTOMOUS

Etymology

Adjective

tetrachotomous (not comparable)

Dividing or branching into four equal pieces.

Coordinate terms

• dichotomous

• trichotomous

Source: Wiktionary


Tet`ra*chot"o*mous, a. Etym: [Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: Having a division by fours; separated into four parts or series, or into series of fours.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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