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darwinian

Dar·win·i·an
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dahr-win-ee-uh n]
    • /dɑrˈwɪn i ən/
    • /dɑːˈwɪn.i.ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dahr-win-ee-uh n]
    • /dɑrˈwɪn i ən/

Definitions of darwinian word

  • adjective darwinian of or relating to Charles Darwin or his theory of evolution by natural selection 3
  • noun darwinian a person who accepts, supports, or uses this theory 3
  • adjective darwinian (sometimes lowercase) pertaining to Charles Darwin or his doctrines. 1
  • noun darwinian a follower of Charles Darwin; a person who accepts or advocates Darwinism. 1
  • noun darwinian An adherent of Darwin's theory of the origin of species. 0
  • adjective darwinian Relating to the theory of evolution, as advanced by Charles Darwin. 0

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Origin of darwinian

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; Darwin + -ian

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Parts of speech for Darwinian

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adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
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darwinian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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