Preformations

/ˌpriːfɔːˈmeɪʃənz/

/ˌpriːfɔrˈmeɪʃənz/

Translation preformations into russian

Noun

preformations pl

preformation

preformations pl

The theory of preformation was popular in the 17th century.

Теория преформации была популярна в 17 веке.

Additional translations

предформирование

предварительное формирование

Noun

The theory in biology that organisms develop from miniature versions of themselves, rather than from a process of development from a single cell.

In the 18th century, preformation was a popular theory among scientists who believed that all traits were pre-determined in the sperm or egg.