Transformism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Transformism is a noun meaning (evolutionary theory) The doctrine that living organisms have evolved from previously existing forms of living matter.
Meaning
(evolutionary theory) The doctrine that living organisms have evolved from previously existing forms of living matter.
More Meanings
- (politics) Synonym of trasformismo.
Example Sentences
In a word, the embryology and the taxinomy of the animal kinds, enlightened by the doctrine of transformism, show to us the slow acquisition of conscient life in the animal kingdom.
Word Forms
- transformisms
Synonyms for transformism
Depending on context, synonyms include trasformismo.
Antonyms for transformism
Common opposites include abiogenesis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include transmutationism, transformationalism, fixism, evolutionism, evolution, planation.
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