Alterationist

Pronunciation: /ˈˌɔɫtɝeɪʃənˈaɪˈseɪnt/

Alterationist (noun)

  1. A person who believes that changes in a system or process are the main cause of what happens.
  2. In biology discussions, someone who supports the idea that organisms change mainly through gradual or direct alterations.

Examples

  • The alterationist focuses on change rather than fixed rules.
  • An alterationist studies how small changes reshape outcomes.