neo-Lamarckian
/ˌniːə(ʊ)ləˈmɑːkɪən/ /ˌniːəʊlaˈmɑːkɪən/Biology. Now chiefly historical
adjective
Of or relating to neo-Lamarckism.
noun
A proponent or advocate of neo-Lamarckism.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Alpheus Packard (1839–1905). From neo- + Lamarckian. Compare French néo-lamarckien, noun.