Lamarckian
[ luh-mahr-kee-uhn ]
/ ləˈmɑr ki ən /
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adjective
of or relating to Jean de Lamarck or his theory of organic evolution.
noun
a person who holds this theory.
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Words nearby Lamarckian
La Mancha, La Manche, La Mano Nera, Lamar, Lamarck, Lamarckian, Lamarckism, La Marque, Lamartine, Lamas, lamasery
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British Dictionary definitions for Lamarckian
Lamarckian
/ (lɑːˈmɑːkɪən) /
adjective
of or relating to Lamarck
noun
a supporter of Lamarckism
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