neo-Darwinism

English

Etymology

From neo- +‎ Darwinism.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌniːə(ʊ)ˈdɑːwɪnɪz(ə)m/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˌnioʊˈdɑɹwənˌɪzəm/
  • Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)wɪnɪzəm
  • Hyphenation: neo-Dar‧win‧i‧sm

Noun

neo-Darwinism (uncountable)

  1. The synthesis of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution through natural selection with the modern genetic understanding of heredity.
    Synonym: Darwinism
    • 2012 June, Colin Tudge, “Selectioneering”, in Literary Journal:
      Now his ideas have been neatly combined with those of Gregor Mendel, and the overall narrative – known as ‘neo-Darwinism’—seems complete.

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