baraminology

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noun

The classification of organisms based on the Biblical doctrine of Special Creation, done mainly by Creationists; the study of the created kinds.

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Meanings

nounbaraminology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe classification of organisms based on the Biblical doctrine of Special Creation, done mainly by Creationists; the study of the created kinds.

    Synonyms: discontinuity systematics

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe classification of organisms based on the Biblical doctrine of Special Creation, done mainly by Creationists; the study of the created kinds.

Origin

From baramin + -ology, coined by American creationist Kurt Wise in 1990.

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APA

baraminology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/baraminology

MLA

“baraminology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/baraminology. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “baraminology,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/baraminology.

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