Darwinize
/ˈdɑːwɪnʌɪz/(also Darwinise)
verb
1To speculate about the evolution of life, after the manner of Erasmus Darwin; to write in the poetic style of Erasmus Darwin. Now historical.
- See note at Darwinism..
2To speculate or theorize about evolution in the light of Charles Darwin's theory.
3 [with object] To subject to evolution or selective competition in a manner considered to be Darwinian; to modify or eliminate by means of natural or artificial selection. Also without object: to evolve or be transformed in this way.
4 [with object] To cause (a person) to accept Darwinism; to subject to the influence of Darwinism; to incorporate Charles Darwin's ideas or principles into (a theory or discipline); to consider or treat (a subject) in the light of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.
Origin
Early 19th century. From the names of Erasmus Darwin and Charles Darwin + -ize.
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