Evolutionistically

/ˌɛvəˌluːʃəˈnɪstɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In an evolutionistic manner; by using or according to evolutionary theory and principles.

Etymology

From 'evolutionistic' + '-ally' adverbial suffix. A rare, highly technical adverb used in academic discourse.

Kelly Says

This is the kind of word that makes people groan in graduate seminars—'if we approach this evolutionistically' is correct but sounds impossibly stuffy.

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