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selectionism|sɪˈlɛkʃənɪz(ə)m|
[f. selection + -ism.]
The belief that evolution proceeds by natural selection; opp. to Lamarckism.
1912A. Tridon tr. Delage & Goldsmith's Theories Evol. xi. 163 (heading) A discussion of Roux's theory; its merits.—Its relation to selectionism and Lamarckism. 1944J. S. Huxley On Living in Revolution vi. 70 In the last twenty-five years..an enormous amount of new facts about evolution have been discovered, and the balance has now swung over heavily, and, I think, permanently, in favour of Darwinism or selectionism. 1982New Scientist 15 Apr. 162/1 Neutralism never seriously claimed to do more than ride piggyback on selectionism. |