English Dictionary

Darwinian

/dɑːˈwɪ.ni.ən/

adj

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.

The Darwinian theory of evolution is widely accepted by scientists.

意味（1）

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.

意味（2）

(by extension) Of or pertaining to Darwinism, which includes the theories of Charles Darwin and other scientists.

The Darwinian movement has made no difference to mankind, except that, instead of talking unphilosophically about philosophy, they now talk unscientifically about science.

意味（3）

(by extension) Competitive, especially in a ruthless manner.

意味（4）

(by extension) Exhibiting an ability to adapt or develop in order to survive; adaptable.

意味（5）

(chiefly historical) Of or pertaining to the philosophical and scientific views, or poetic style, of the natural philosopher, physiologist, and poet Erasmus Darwin.

意味（6）

Of or pertaining to Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia.