French translation of lamarckian is 
lamarckienne

Meaning of "lamarckian" in English

The term "lamarckian" refers to the evolutionary theory proposed by the French naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck. It suggests that organisms can pass on traits acquired during their lifetime to their offspring. This concept, known as the inheritance of acquired characteristics, implies that evolution results from an organism's innate drive to adapt and improve in its environment. Although Lamarck's ideas have been largely replaced by Darwinian evolution, the term "lamarckian" persists in discussions about historical theories of evolution and adaptation.

Meaning of "lamarckienne" in French

The word "lamarckienne" pertains directly to the evolutionary principles established by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, particularly concerning the idea of inherited traits acquired during an organism's life. In French discourse on science and history, "lamarckienne" is commonly mentioned when examining early evolutionary theories, contrasting with Darwinism. The term underscores a historical perspective on how organisms adapt by passing on learned characteristics to future generations, indicating a continuous quest for improvement.

Pronunciation of "lamarckian" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ləˈmɑːrk.i.ən]

Pronunciation Variations: In some regions, such as the UK, it may have a slightly sharper "a" sound, while in the US, it might lean towards a smoother "a". Generally, the term retains a similar pronunciation across English-speaking areas with minor regional intonations.

Pronunciation of "lamarckienne" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [la.maʁ.kjɛn]

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "lamarckienne" remains fairly consistent across different French-speaking regions, though subtle variations may occur in intonation and stress, which are often influenced by local dialects.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The lamarckian theory suggests that giraffes have long necks because their ancestors stretched to reach higher leaves.
   (La théorie lamarckienne suggère que les girafes ont de longs cous parce que leurs ancêtres s'étiraient pour atteindre des feuilles plus hautes.)

2. Many biologists debate whether there is any truth to the lamarckian concept of acquired traits.
   (De nombreux biologistes débattent de la véracité du concept lamarckien des traits acquis.)

3. In a lamarckian framework, parent experiences directly influence offspring characteristics.
   (Dans un cadre lamarckien, les expériences des parents influencent directement les caractéristiques de la progéniture.)

4. The lamarckian view was one of the first attempts to explain evolution systematically.
   (La perspective lamarckienne fut l'une des premières tentatives pour expliquer l'évolution de manière systématique.)

5. Despite its dismissal, some elements of lamarckian theory reappear in epigenetics.
   (Malgré son rejet, certains éléments de la théorie lamarckienne réapparaissent en épigénétique.)

6. Lamarckian ideas faded with the rise of Darwin’s natural selection theory.
   (Les idées lamarckiennes ont disparu avec l'essor de la théorie de la sélection naturelle de Darwin.)

7. The lamarckian hypothesis was initially appealing due to its straightforward logic.
   (L'hypothèse lamarckienne était initialement attrayante en raison de sa logique simple.)

8. Critics of the lamarckian model argue that genetic mutations are more significant.
   (Les critiques du modèle lamarckien soutiennent que les mutations génétiques sont plus significatives.)

9. Some lamarckian concepts were reconsidered in light of new scientific discoveries.
   (Certains concepts lamarckiens ont été réexaminés à la lumière de nouvelles découvertes scientifiques.)

10. The lamarckian paradigm represents an important historical step in evolutionary biology.
    (Le paradigme lamarckien représente une étape historique importante dans la biologie évolutive.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "lamarckian" in English

Synonyms: evolutionary, adaptable, hereditary, acquired characteristics, neo-lamarckian.

Antonyms: static, unchanging, fixed, genetic determination, darwinian.

Similar Words: adaptationist, evolutionary theory, transformationism, biological transmission, progressive evolution.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "lamarckienne" in French

Synonyms: évolutif, adaptable, héréditaire, caractères acquis, néo-lamarckien.

Antonyms: statique, immuable, fixé, détermination génétique, darwinien.

Similar Words: adaptationniste, théorie de l'évolution, transformisme, transmission biologique, évolution progressive.

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