adaptationism
The view that many traits of organisms are evolved adaptationsThe view that many traits of organisms are evolved adaptations.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable)The view that many traits of organisms are evolved adaptations.
(uncountable)A set of methods for distinguishing traits resulting from adaptation from those arising through other processes.
(derogatory, uncountable)The belief that all traits are adaptations brought about by natural selection, when some are only functionless by-products (also called "spandrels").
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable