neo-Darwinism
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neo-Darwinism
- /ˌniːə(ʊ)ˈdɑːwɪnɪz(ə)m/ UK
- /ˌnioʊˈdɑɹwənˌɪzəm/ US
Rhymes with -ɑː(ɹ)wɪnɪzəm
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From neo- + Darwinism.
noun
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The synthesis of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution through natural selection with the modern genetic understanding of heredity.
Now his ideas have been neatly combined with those of Gregor Mendel, and the overall narrative – known as ‘neo-Darwinism’—seems complete.
Similar: Darwinism, modern synthesis
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noun synthesis of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution through natural selection with the modern genetic understanding of heredity
| Français | néo-darwinisme |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Neodarwinismus |
| Italiano | neodarvinismo |
| Ελληνικά | νεοδαρβινισμός neodarvinismós |
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