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WordNet (3.0)
lamarckism(n) a theory of organic evolution claiming that acquired characteristics are transmitted to offspring
lamarckian(n) a believer in Lamarckism
lamarckian(adj) of or relating to Lamarckism, Example: Lamarckian theories

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
Lamarckism

n. [ From Lamarck, a distinguished French naturalist. ] (Biol.) The theory that structural variations, characteristic of species and genera, are produced in animals and plants by the direct influence of physical environments, and esp., in the case of animals, by effort, or by use or disuse of certain organs. It is a discredited theory, not believed by modern biologists. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

Lamarckian

a. Pertaining to, or involved in, the doctrines of Lamarckianism. [ 1913 Webster ]

Lamarckianism

n. (Biol.) Lamarckism. [ 1913 Webster ]

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