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| Expression | 1. (Science), an arrangement based on superficial characters, and not expressing the true natural relations species; as, ``the artificial system'' in botany, which is the same as the Linn[ae]an system.[Websters]. | |
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| Artificial classification | (Science), an arrangement based on superficial characters, and not expressing the true natural relations species; as, ``the artificial system'' in botany, which is the same as the Linn[ae]an system. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. | ||
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