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Lamarckism

Noun CEFR B2
ləˈmɑːkɪzəm

Definitions

The theory that structural variations, characteristic of species and genera, are produced in animals and plants by the direct influence of physical environments, and especially, in the case of animals, by effort, or by use or disuse of certain organs.

historical, uncountable

Equivalents

Españollamarckismo
Françaislamarckisme
DeutschLamarckismus
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Examples

“Coordinate term: Darwinism”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Lamarckist Lamarque Lamarr Lamarre Lamas lamaserai

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