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hereditism|hɪˈrɛdɪtɪz(ə)m|
[f. heredity + -ism.]
The principle or doctrine of the hereditary transmission of characteristics, etc.
1884Edin. Rev. July 229 Mr. Galton, the apostle of hereditism. 1890Nature 9 Oct. 580 The doctrine of hereditism. 1897Genealog. Mag. Oct. 341 Evidence that hereditism is not confined to flocks and herds.
So heˈreditist, one who holds the doctrine that all individuality is determined by inheritance.
1895Daily News 23 Jan. 6/5 The new theory of the hereditists, headed by Professor Lombroso, to the effect that genius is merely one of the manifestations of brain disease. |