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Evolutionism: meaning, definitions and examples

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evolutionism

 

[ หŒiหvษ™หˆluหสƒ(ษ™)nษชz(ษ™)m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

theory of biological evolution

Evolutionism is the theory that all living organisms have developed from earlier forms through the process of natural selection. It proposes that species change over time in response to environmental pressures, leading to the diversity of life we see today.

Synonyms

Darwinism, Theory of Evolution.

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Word Description / Examples
evolutionism

Use in general discussions about the belief or theory that species evolve over time through natural processes.

  • Evolutionism suggests that all living beings share a common ancestor.
  • Many people who support evolutionism often debate creationists.
Darwinism

Refers specifically to Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection. Best used in historical or scientific discussions.

  • Darwinism fundamentally changed the way we understand the process of evolution.
  • His support for Darwinism led to many heated debates.
Theory of Evolution

Used in formal and educational settings to discuss the scientific explanation of how species change over time.

  • The Theory of Evolution is a key concept in modern biology.
  • In school, students learn about the Theory of Evolution to understand life's diversity.

Examples of usage

  • Evolutionism is widely accepted in the scientific community as the best explanation for the variety of species on Earth.
  • Charles Darwin is often credited with popularizing the concept of evolutionism.

Translations

Translations of the word "evolutionism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น evolucionismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค•เคพเคธเคตเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Evolutionismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ evolusionisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะฒะพะปัŽั†ั–ะพะฝั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ewolucjonizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ฒๅŒ–่ซ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉvolutionnisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ evolucionismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท evrimcilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„ํ™”๋ก 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุทูˆุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ evolucionismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ evolucionizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ›ๅŒ–่ฎบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ evolucionizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรณunarkenningin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฒะพะปัŽั†ะธะพะฝะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ evolyusionizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ evolucionismo

Etymology

The term 'evolutionism' originated in the 19th century as a way to describe the belief in the theory of evolution. It gained prominence with the publication of Charles Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' in 1859. Since then, evolutionism has become a central concept in biology and has sparked debates and discussions about the origins of life.

See also: evolutionary, evolutions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,395 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.