Lamarckism

[ luh-mahr-kiz-uh m ]

/ ləˈmɑr kɪz əm /

noun

the Lamarckian theory that characteristics acquired by habit, use, or disuse may be passed on to future generations through inheritance.

Origin of Lamarckism

First recorded in 1880–85; Lamarck + -ism

Example sentences from the Web for lamarckism

This is Lamarckism before Lamarck, as his grandson pointed out.

Evolution in Modern Thought |Ernst Haeckel
So to a certain extent, at least, Lamarckism can be said to rest upon a causa vera.

The Science and Philosophy of the Organism |Hans Driesch
But as Lamarckism will be discussed later on, the issue as between these rival theories need not be debated here.

Parallel Paths |Thomas William Rolleston
These opinions, which recall the teleological aspect of Lamarckism, are entirely unsupported by proof.

Darwin and Modern Science |A.C. Seward and Others

It is with the contingency of being that criticism of Darwinism and Lamarckism of the dogmatic type has to deal.

The Science and Philosophy of the Organism |Hans Driesch

British Dictionary definitions for lamarckism

Lamarckism

/ (lɑːˈmɑːkɪzəm) /

noun

the theory of organic evolution proposed by Lamarck, based on the principle that characteristics of an organism modified during its lifetime are inheritable See also acquired characteristic, Neo-Lamarckism

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Lamarckism

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