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Definition of Theory of evolution
1. Noun. (biology) a scientific theory of the origin of species of plants and animals.
Generic synonyms: Scientific Theory
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Specialized synonyms: Darwinism, Lamarckism, Punctuated Equilibrium, Theory Of Punctuated Equilibrium
Lexicographical Neighbors of Theory Of Evolution
Literary usage of Theory of evolution
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Standard Work of Reference in Art, Literature (1907)
"It is sufficient to say that the theory of evolution, by assuming an intelligible
and adequate principle of change, simply eliminates the notion of creation ..."
2. Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature by H.W. Wilson Company (1909)
"Attempt to explode the theory of evolution. Ewart, John S. 118: 244-7. Ja. '09.
Biological problems of to-day. Edln. R. 209: Cur. Lit. 46: 672-5. Je. '09. ..."
3. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1918)
"But in common usage, and in many books, the fact, or theory, of evolution, and
the facts and theories of the causes of evolution are not differentiated. ..."
4. Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology: Including Many of the Principal by James Mark Baldwin (1901)
"Pearson considers quantitative determinations necessary in three great fields
before an exact theory of evolution is possible : ie (i) variation, ..."
5. Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology: Including Many of the Principal by James Mark Baldwin (1901)
"Pearson considers quantitative determinations necessary in three great fields
before an exact theory of evolution is possible : ie (i) variation, ..."
6. A History of Modern Philosophy: A Sketch of the History of Philosophy from by Harald Høffding (1908)
"... Theory of Evolution The proof that all inquiry is based on one and the same
assumption, is not sufficient, in Spencer's opinion, to effect the ..."
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