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Neo-Lamarckism

 
Dictionary: Ne·o-La·marck·ism   ('ō-lə-mär'kĭz'əm) pronunciation
 
n.

The theory, based on Lamarckism, that response to environmental influence can be inherited and transmitted through the action of natural selection.

NeoLamarckian Ne'o-La·marck'i·an (-mär'kē-ən) adj. & n.
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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: of or relating to a modern version of Lamarckism
  Pertains to noun: Neo-Lamarckism (meaning #1)


 
 

 

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