Definition of HEREDITARIANISM

hereditarianism

Meanings

Plural: hereditarianisms

Noun

  • the philosophical doctrine that heredity is more important than environment in determining intellectual growth
  • The school of thought that heredity is more important than factors such as environment in determining intelligence and behaviour.

Origin / Etymology

From hereditarian + -ism.

Antonyms

environmentalism

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