
Darwinian
Historical Origin
Understand 'darwinian' relates to Darwin's 19th-century scientific discoveries in evolution.
His darwinian viewpoint clashed with 19th-century religious beliefs about creation.
Metaphorical Use
'Darwinian' can also describe competitive environments, where only the strongest succeed.
The corporate world is often described as darwinian.
Scientific Debate
Know that 'darwinian' can evoke debates on evolution, especially amongst differing belief systems.
The science teacher's darwinian stance sparked a heated discussion. Compare with
Evolutionary
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