Evolutionism in Irish (Éabhlóideachas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for evolutionism?

The Irish for evolutionism is éabhlóideachas (pronounced “AY-vlo-dyukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “evolutionism” in Irish

Irish:: éabhlóideachas
English:: evolutionism
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “AY-vlo-dyukh-us” /ˈeːwl̪ˠoːdʲəxəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: éabhlóideachais, an éabhlóideachais (e.g. lucht an éabhlóideachais, supporters of evolutionism)

What does “éabhlóideachas” mean?

evolutionism: The theory or belief that living things, or societies, develop gradually through evolution.Also: evolutionary theory, theory of evolution.

“Éabhlóideachas” with the article

Here is éabhlóideachas after the article (an t-alt).

an t-éabhlóideachas

the evolutionism

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

“Éabhlóideachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using éabhlóideachas, the Irish word for evolutionism.

Is teoiric eolaíoch é an t-éabhlóideachas.

Evolutionism is a scientific theory.

Bhí Darwin ina cheannródaí ar an éabhlóideachas.

Darwin was a pioneer of evolutionism.

Phléamar an t-éabhlóideachas sa rang bitheolaíochta.

We discussed evolutionism in biology class.

Níl gach duine sásta glacadh le héabhlóideachas.

Not everyone is willing to accept evolutionism.

Scríobh sí aiste faoi stair an éabhlóideachais.

She wrote an essay on the history of evolutionism.

Tá díospóireacht idir an t-éabhlóideachas agus an cruthaitheachas.

There is a debate between evolutionism and creationism.

Creideann m'ollamh go láidir san éabhlóideachas.

My professor strongly believes in evolutionism.

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Evolutionism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for evolutionism?

The Irish for evolutionism is éabhlóideachas (pronounced “AY-vlo-dyukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce éabhlóideachas in Irish?

Éabhlóideachas is said like “AY-vlo-dyukh-us” (IPA /ˈeːwl̪ˠoːdʲəxəsˠ/).

Does éabhlóideachas have a plural?

No plural form is given for éabhlóideachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does éabhlóideachas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éabhlóideachas (the evolutionism), a héabhlóideachas (her evolutionism), a n-éabhlóideachas (their evolutionism).

What is the difference between 'éabhlóid' and 'éabhlóideachas'?

'Éabhlóid' is evolution itself, the process, while 'éabhlóideachas' is the theory or doctrine that holds that evolution happens.

Evolutionism in Irish (Éabhlóideachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage