Antievolutionary

/ˌæntiɛvəˈluːʃənɛri/ adjective

Definition

Opposed to or rejecting evolutionary theory and its scientific explanations for biological development.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + evolutionary, from evolve + -ary (relating to). This form emphasizes opposition to evolutionary processes and thinking generally.

Kelly Says

Antievolutionary movements ironically prove evolution works—they're examples of how ideas compete for dominance in minds, with natural selection favoring arguments that feel emotionally satisfying rather than scientifically accurate.

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