irreducible complexity
The proposition that complex organs such as eyes and flagella must have started…The proposition that complex organs such as eyes and flagella must have started existing in their current form; i.e., that they cannot have evolved from previous, less complex stages.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The proposition that complex organs such as eyes and flagella must have started existing in their current form; i.e., that they cannot have evolved from previous, less complex stages.
Origin
Coined by Michael Behe in his book Darwin's Black Box (1996).Coined by Michael Behe in his book Darwin's Black Box (1996).
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable