English
evolutionism
From evolution + -ism.
A compound of evolution + -ism
Latin volvō ‘to roll’
Latin ēvolvō ‘to unroll, unfold’
Latin ēvolūtus ‘unrolled’
Latin ēvolūtiō ‘unrolling (of a book)’
English evolution
Today it means
noun Any of several theories that explain the evolution of systems or organisms.
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Etymograph / evolutionism