transformism

Noun

Meaning

The hypothesis, or doctrine, that living beings have originated by the modification of some other previously existing forms of living matter; -- opposed to abiogenesis.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

avatar transfiguration transposition catalysis translation sport transformation displacement mutation metabolism permutation metamorphosis metastasis mutant reincarnation
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Antonyms

inactivity inaction idleness abiogenesis slight change

Close letter words and terms

transformerlike transforming transforming gene transformist transformistic transformity