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survival of the fittest

/sərˈvaɪvəl əv ðə ˈfɪtɪst/

Tradução: Conceito da teoria da evolução que descreve o processo natural pelo qual os organismos mais bem adaptados ao seu ambiente tendem a sobreviver e se reproduzir; é frequentemente usado metaforicamente para descrever situações competitivas nos negócios, na sociedade ou em outros contextos.

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/sərˈvaɪvəl əv ðə ˈfɪtɪst/C1formalscientific
  • ptConceito da teoria da evolução que descreve o processo natural pelo qual os organismos mais bem adaptados ao seu ambiente tendem a sobreviver e se reproduzir; é frequentemente usado metaforicamente para descrever situações competitivas nos negócios, na sociedade ou em outros contextos.

A concept from evolutionary theory describing the natural process by which organisms best adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce, often extended metaphorically to describe competitive situations in business, society, or other contexts.

  1. Natural selection principleB2formal

    The concept in evolutionary biology that organisms best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

    ptSeleção natural

    • Darwin's theory of evolution is often summarized as survival of the fittest.
    • In the wild, survival of the fittest determines which species thrive.
    • The concept of survival of the fittest explains why certain traits become more common over generations.
  2. Competitive successB2informal

    A metaphorical use describing success in competitive situations, where the strongest or most capable prevail.

    ptSobrevivência dos mais aptos

    • In the business world, it's survival of the fittest among startups.
    • The job market is tough; it's survival of the fittest out there.
    • He believes that in sports, it's survival of the fittest that determines the champion.