tachytely

noun

tachy·​tely

plural -es

: evolution at a relatively rapid rate tending to result in speedy differentiation and fixation of new types compare bradytely, horotely

Word History

Etymology

tachy- + Greek telos end, consummation, degree of completion, state of maturity + English -y

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