antievolutionary
- adjective
- /ˌæn.tiˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən.ər.i/
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antievolutivo
- Some critics labeled the new law as antievolutionary because it discouraged innovation.
Examples
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The antievolutionary movement gained traction in the 1980s.
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Her antievolutionary views made her reluctant to accept changes in workplace policies.
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The committee adopted an antievolutionary stance, resisting any reforms to the existing system.
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Many antievolutionary policies have been proposed in recent years.
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The antievolutionary policies in the school curriculum sparked a heated debate among parents and educators.
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Many scientists argue that antievolutionary beliefs can hinder scientific progress and education.
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The government implemented antievolutionary measures that restricted discussions about biological change in classrooms.
Synonyms
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8.4
Against social or political change and wanting society to go back to how it was
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6.3
Favoring only small political changes
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8.4
Very traditional in politics and strongly against change
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8.0
Old-fashioned and not open to change
Not wanting political or social changes
Very old-fashioned and against change
Not willing to accept new ideas and slow to change
A political movement that wants older social and government rules instead of modern liberal ideas
Antonyms
How Resistant
Surface Forms
Morphology
antievolutionary = evolutionary (transparent) = anti + evolution + ary
The adjective is formed regularly by adding 'anti-' to 'evolutionary', with no major semantic irregularity.
Etymology
Antievolutionary comes from anti- 'against' and evolution 'gradual change'. It describes people, rules, or attitudes that resist slow social or cultural change, so it means opposing development over time.