transformism
[/trænsˈfɔːrmɪzəm/]
nounpl: transformisms
transformismo
1. A biological theory proposing that species evolve through gradual transformation and adaptation to their environment over time; an early form of evolutionary theory preceding Darwinism
Lamarck's transformism suggested that organisms could pass acquired characteristics to their offspring.
O transformismo de Lamarck sugeria que os organismos poderiam passar características adquiridas à sua prole.
2. In political contexts, the strategy of gradually converting or transforming political systems, ideologies, or social structures through incremental changes rather than revolution
The party employed transformism to gradually shift the nation's political landscape.
O partido empregou o transformismo para gradualmente mudar o cenário político da nação.
3. The practice or doctrine of transformation, particularly in religious or spiritual contexts
The spiritual movement emphasized transformism as a path to enlightenment.
O movimento espiritual enfatizava o transformismo como um caminho para a iluminação.
Transformism is primarily an academic and scientific term in both English and Portuguese. In Brazil, it occasionally appears in cultural discussions about gradual social change. The term has historical significance in the history of evolutionary biology and is often discussed in educational contexts. In political discourse, particularly in Latin American history, transformismo refers to incremental political reform strategies.
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