In that case we should probably go ahead and throw out the word "evolution" as well. After all, etymologically speaking it's a metaphor with strong teleologica

In that case we should probably go ahead and throw out the word "evolution" as well. After all, etymologically speaking it's a metaphor with strong teleological connotations. Worse yet, it also hints at predestination. All in all, I'd say it's much more troublesome than "meant to".