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numer'ical taxon'omy




classification of organisms by a comparison of large numbers of observable characteristics that are given equal value instead of being weighted according to possible evolutionary significance. Also called numer'ical phenet'ics.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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