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- US Pronunciation
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- [luh-mahr-kee-uh n]
- /ləˈmɑr ki ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luh-mahr-kee-uh n]
- /ləˈmɑr ki ən/
Definitions of lamarckian word
- adjective lamarckian of or relating to Jean de Lamarck or his theory of organic evolution. 1
- noun lamarckian a person who holds this theory. 1
- adjective lamarckian of or relating to Lamarck 0
- noun lamarckian a supporter of Lamarckism 0
- adjective lamarckian of Lamarck or Lamarckism 0
- noun lamarckian an adherent of Lamarckism 0
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Origin of lamarckian
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; Lamarck + -ian
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Parts of speech for Lamarckian
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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lamarckian popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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