evolutionism

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (biology) a scientific theory of the origin of species of plants and animals

Etymology

From evolution + -ism.

In classic literature

Synonyms

theory of evolution, theory of organic evolution

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