Darwinean

Adjective

Darwinian (comparative more Darwinian, superlative most Darwinian)

1. Of or pertaining to the scientific views advanced by the English biologist, geologist, and naturalist Charles Darwin, especially his theory that living organisms evolve through the natural selection of inherited variations that increase organisms' ability to compete, survive, and reproduce.

   Synonyms:

   Darwinic, Darwinical, Darwinist, Darwinistic, Darwinite

2. (broadly) Of or pertaining to Darwinism, which includes the theories of Charles Darwin and other scientists.
   • The Darwinian movement has made no difference to mankind, except that, instead of talking unphilosophically about philosophy, they now talk unscientifically about science.1904 July 9 and 16, Gilbert K[eith] Chesterton, “The Eccentric Seclusion of the Old Lady”, in The Club of Queer Trades, New York, N.Y.; London: Harper & Brothers Publishers, published April 1905...

   Synonyms:

   Darwinist, Darwinistic

3. (broadly) Competitive, especially in a ruthless manner.

   Synonyms:

   dog eat dog

4. (broadly) Exhibiting an ability to adapt or develop in order to survive; adaptable.

   Synonyms:

   agile, flexible

   Antonyms:

   inadaptable, inflexible, rigid, unadaptable

5. (historical) Of or pertaining to the philosophical and scientific views, or poetic style, of the natural philosopher, physiologist, and poet Erasmus Darwin.

   Synonyms:

   Darwinic

6. Of or pertaining to Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia.

See all 9 meanings of darwinian