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Darwinian

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Adj — Relating to Charles Darwin's theory that species evolve through natural selection.

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Etymology

From the surname Darwin plus the adjective-forming suffix -ian, referring to the naturalist Charles Darwin.

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What does “Darwinian” mean?

The word “Darwinian” means relating to Charles Darwin's theory that species evolve through natural selection. In plain terms, relating to Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, or more loosely, describing any harshly competitive "survival of the fittest" situation.

How do you pronounce “Darwinian”?

“Darwinian” is pronounced dah-WIH-nee-uhn (/dɑɹˈwɪ.ni.ən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Darwinian” in a sentence?

Here is “Darwinian” used in a sentence: “The textbook gives a clear summary of Darwinian evolution.”

What part of speech is “Darwinian”?

“Darwinian” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “Darwinian” have?

“Darwinian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Charles Darwin's theory that species evolve through natural selection.

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