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lamarckian

La·marck·i·an
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [luh-mahr-kee-uh n]
    • /ləˈmɑr ki ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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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