Definitions for evolutionism
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1. theory of evolution, theory of organic evolution, evolutionismnoun

   (biology) a scientific theory of the origin of species of plants and animals

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1. evolutionismnoun

   Any of several theories that explain the evolution of systems or organisms.

2. evolutionismnoun

   The advocacy of Darwinian evolution by natural selection (Darwinism).

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1. Evolutionism

   Evolutionism is a term used (often derogatorily) to denote the theory of evolution. Its exact meaning has changed over time as the study of evolution has progressed. In the 19th century, it was used to describe the belief that organisms deliberately improved themselves through progressive inherited change (orthogenesis). The teleological belief went on to include cultural evolution and social evolution. In the 1970s, the term "Neo-Evolutionism" was used to describe the idea that "human beings sought to preserve a familiar style of life unless change was forced on them by factors that were beyond their control."The term is most often used by creationists to describe adherence to the scientific consensus on evolution as equivalent to a secular religion. The term is very seldom used within the scientific community, since the scientific position on evolution is accepted by the overwhelming majority of scientists. Because evolutionary biology is the default scientific position, it is assumed that "scientists" or "biologists" are "evolutionists" unless specifically noted otherwise. In the creation–evolution controversy, creationists often call those who accept the validity of the modern evolutionary synthesis "evolutionists" and the theory itself "evolutionism".

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1. evolutionism

   Evolutionism is a scientific or philosophical theory that seeks to explain changes and development of species, cultures or ideas over extended periods of time, primarily grounded in the biological concept of evolution by natural selection. It postulates that all life forms, including humans, develop gradually from simple to complex forms, and showcases transformation and adaptation to the environment as a core aspect of existence. It's often used in contrast to beliefs that attribute life and the universe to divine creation.

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1. Evolutionismnoun

   the theory of, or belief in, evolution. See Evolution, 6 and 7

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1. Evolutionism

   Evolutionism was a widely held 19th century belief that organisms are intrinsically bound to increase in complexity through evolution. The belief was extended to include cultural evolution and social evolution. In the 1970s the term Neo-Evolutionism was used to describe the idea "that human beings sought to preserve a familiar style of life unless change was forced on them by factors that were beyond their control". The term is sometimes also colloquially used to refer to acceptance of the modern evolutionary synthesis, a scientific theory that describes how biological evolution occurs. In addition, the term is used in a broader sense to cover a world-view on a wide variety of topics, including chemical evolution as an alternative term for abiogenesis or for nucleosynthesis of chemical elements, galaxy formation and evolution, stellar evolution, spiritual evolution, technological evolution and universal evolution, which seeks to explain every aspect of the world in which we live. Since the overwhelming majority of scientists accept the modern evolutionary synthesis as the best explanation of current data, the term is seldom used in the scientific community; to say someone is a scientist implies acceptance of evolutionary views, unless specifically noted otherwise. In the creation-evolution controversy, creationists often call those who accept the validity of the modern evolutionary synthesis "evolutionists" and the theory itself as "evolutionism." Some creationists and creationist organizations, such as the Institute of Creation Research, use these terms in an effort to make it appear that evolutionary biology is a form of secular religion.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of evolutionism in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of evolutionism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=evolutionism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Evolutionism
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolutionism
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evolutionism
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=evolutionism
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
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