lysenkoism

Ly·sen·ko·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [li-seng-koh-iz-uh m]
- /lɪˈsɛŋ koʊˌɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [li-seng-koh-iz-uh m]
- /lɪˈsɛŋ koʊˌɪz əm/

Definitions of lysenkoism word

noun lysenkoism a genetic doctrine formulated by Lysenko and asserting that acquired characteristics are inheritable. 1
noun lysenkoism a form of Neo-Lamarckism advocated by Lysenko, emphasizing the importance of the inheritance of acquired characteristics 0
noun lysenkoism a repudiated doctrine based on the belief that characteristics acquired through environmental changes can be transmitted by heredity 0
noun lysenkoism (historical) The doctrine that maintained that environmentally acquired characteristics could be inherited. 0
noun lysenkoism The use of pseudoscience in furtherance of an ideology. 0

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Origin of lysenkoism

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

1945-50; named after T. D. Lysenko; see -ism

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lysenkoism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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.

lysenkoism usage trend in Literature

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