selectionism
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/səˈlɛkʃənɪzəm/
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/sɪˈlɛkʃənɪzəm/
belief in natural selection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'selectionism' originates from the word 'selection,' which comes from Latin 'selectio,' meaning 'a choosing out.' The suffix '-ism' denotes a belief or theory.
Historical Evolution
'Selection' evolved from the Latin 'selectio' through Old French 'selection' and eventually became the modern English word 'selection.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a choosing out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning related to evolutionary theory.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a theory or belief that natural selection is the primary mechanism of evolution.
Selectionism posits that the fittest organisms are more likely to survive and reproduce.
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