evolutionism

Plural: evolutionisms

Noun

• (biology) a scientific theory of the origin of species of plants and animals
• Any of several theories that explain the evolution of systems or organisms.
• The belief in the universal presence of evolution.
• The advocacy of Darwinian evolution by natural selection (Darwinism).

Synonyms

theory of evolution, theory of organic evolution

Related Words

evolutionist, evolutionistic, evolutionistically