"evolution of the gaps" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: By analogy to God of the gaps. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} evolution of the gaps
  1. (rare, creationism) Evolution, when used as an explanation for anything that is yet unexplained by science. Tags: rare Categories (topical): Creationism
    Sense id: en-evolution_of_the_gaps-en-name-Y9dTP9tT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: creationism, lifestyle, religion
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