What does "evolutionary theory" mean?

A theory of evolution, especially the scientific theory of evolution through natural selection.

What is a synonym for "evolutionary theory"?

Common synonyms include: darwinism, natural selection theory, theory of evolution.

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Noun

1
A theory of evolution, especially the scientific theory of evolution through natural selection. countable, uncountable
2
Any model of disequilibrium or accumulating change. broadly, countable, uncountable
"Opposed to the evolutionary theory of the universe is the theory of the steady state universe."

"Opposed to the evolutionary theory of the universe is the theory of the steady state universe."