darwinian
Short definition from Wiktionary
Adjective
- Alternative letter-case form of Darwinian.
- Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin: Of or pertaining to the scientific views advanced by the English biologist, geologist, and naturalist Charles Darwin, especially his theory that living organisms evolve through the natural selection of inherited variations that increase organisms' ability to compete, survive, and reproduce.
- Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin: Of or pertaining to Darwinism, which includes the theories of Charles Darwin and other scientists.
- Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin: Competitive, especially in a ruthless manner.
- Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin: Exhibiting an ability to adapt or develop in order to survive; adaptable.
- Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin: Of or pertaining to the philosophical and scientific views, or poetic style, of the natural philosopher, physiologist, and poet Erasmus Darwin.
- Of or pertaining to Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia.
Noun
- Alternative letter-case form of Darwinian.
- Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin: An adherent of Charles Darwin's theory of the origin of species, or of Darwinism.
- Senses relating to Charles and Erasmus Darwin: An adherent of the philosophical and scientific views, or poetic style, of Erasmus Darwin.
- A native or resident of Darwin in the Northern Territory, Australia.
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