fixismo
1. A philosophical or scientific doctrine asserting that species, geological features, or other phenomena are fixed and unchanging, rejecting evolutionary or developmental change
In the 19th century, fixism competed with evolutionary theory for scientific credibility.
No século XIX, o fixismo competiu com a teoria evolutiva pela credibilidade científica.
2. The belief that certain social, economic, or political structures are immutable and cannot be reformed
The economist rejected fixism, arguing that markets could adapt to new conditions.
O economista rejeitou o fixismo, argumentando que os mercados poderiam se adaptar a novas condições.
3. In geology, the historical belief that Earth's features were fixed in place rather than subject to constant change
Fixism was eventually superseded by plate tectonics theory.
O fixismo foi eventualmente substituído pela teoria da tectônica de placas.
Fixism is primarily an academic and scientific term used in discussions of evolutionary biology, geology, and philosophy of science. It refers to outdated theories that have been largely superseded by modern understanding. The term is used similarly in both English and Portuguese scientific communities, though it appears more frequently in historical contexts discussing the evolution of scientific thought.
Related Idioms & Phrases
reject fixism - rejeitar a ideia de que algo é imutável
break from fixism - romper com conceitos ultrapassados
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