Darwinian
/dɑɹˈwɪ.ni.ən/ adjetivo C2En español: darwiniano, darwinista
- 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.
- Of or pertaining to Darwinism, which includes the theories of Charles Darwin and other scientists.
- Competitive, especially in a ruthless manner.
- Exhibiting an ability to adapt or develop in order to survive; adaptable.
- 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.
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