Phylogeny
/faɪˈlɑdʒəni/
Scrabble:21 ptsWWF:22 pts9 letters
Definition of Phylogeny
noun
- The evolutionary history of groups of organisms, such as species or clades.
- A phylogenetic diagram.
- The historical development of a human social or racial group.
"Understanding the phylogeny of this musical group helps us understand its music."
- The historical development of any thing, idea, etc.
Anagrams of Phylogeny
No exact anagrams found for "phylogeny". This word has a unique letter combination.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
p3
h4
y4
l1
o1
g2
e1
n1
y4
Total: 21 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Phylogeny
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Phylogeny"
Phylogeny is a 9-letter word that scores 21 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Phylogeny" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "phylogeny" is a high-scoring word.