transformism

trans·form·ism

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [trans-fawr-miz-uh m]
- /trænsˈfɔr mɪz əm/
- /trænsˈfɔːmɪz(ə)m /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trans-fawr-miz-uh m]
- /trænsˈfɔr mɪz əm/

Definitions of transformism word

noun transformism the doctrine of gradual transformation of one species into another by descent with modification through many generations. 1
noun transformism such transformation itself. 1
noun transformism any doctrine or instance of evolution. 1
noun transformism a less common word for evolution, used esp to refer to the theory of evolution 0

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Origin of transformism

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; transform + -ism, modeled on French transformisme

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Parts of speech for Transformism

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transformism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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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