evolutionistic
Adjective - Relating to the theory of evolution: "evolutionistic" describes ideas, perspectives, or approaches that are based on or advocate the theory of evolution, especially biological evolution through natural selection.
- (An approach grounded in evolutionary theory.)
- (Perspectives that support the theory of evolution.)
- (An explanation based on evolutionary principles.)
"evolutionistic interpretation": an analysis or explanation that uses evolutionary theory as its foundation.
- The historian offered an evolutionistic interpretation of social change, arguing that societies develop similarly to biological organisms. (Applying evolutionary concepts to social development.)
"evolutionistic thinking": a mindset that applies evolutionary ideas to various fields beyond biology, such as psychology or economics.
- Evolutionistic thinking in psychology suggests that many human behaviors are adaptations from our ancestral past. (Using evolutionary theory to explain modern behavior.)
Evolutionism (noun): the theory or belief in biological evolution, especially as an explanation for the diversity of life.
- Evolutionism is the foundation of modern biology. (The scientific theory of evolution.)
Evolutionist (noun): a person who supports or advocates the theory of evolution.
- Darwin was a famous evolutionist. (A proponent of evolutionary theory.)
Evolutionary (adjective): relating to or resulting from the process of evolution.
- The evolutionary changes in the bird's beak are well-documented. (Changes through evolution.)
- Darwinian: relating to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.
- Developmental: relating to the process of gradual change or growth (in a broader sense, not strictly biological).
Survival of the fittest: a phrase often associated with evolutionistic thought, meaning that the most adaptable organisms or ideas succeed.
- In business, it's survival of the fittest — only the most efficient companies thrive. (A principle derived from evolutionistic theory.)
Adapt or die: a common expression reflecting evolutionistic ideas about the necessity of change for survival.
- In the fast-changing tech industry, it's adapt or die. (A motto based on evolutionistic thinking.)