evolution
ˌɛvəˈluːʃən
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Definition of evolution - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
general changeprocess of gradual development
  • The evolution of technology has been rapid and transformative..
development progression transformation
2.
biologyTECH.gradual change in species over generationsTECH.
  • Evolution explains the diversity of life on Earth.
development progression
3.
chemistryTECH.emission of gas or heatTECH.
  • The evolution of gas was observed during the reaction.
discharge emission release
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Expressions with evolution

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internal change without external influence
Meditation aids in self-evolution and mental clarity.
scientific explanation of species development over time
The theory of evolution is taught in biology classes.
gradual change in society over time
Social evolution has shaped human communities throughout history.
scientific theory explaining species origin and diversity
The theory of organic evolution is central to biology studies.
process where organisms not closely related independently evolve similar traits
Convergent evolution explains why sharks and dolphins look similar despite different ancestries..
process where related species become different
Divergent evolution led to the differences between lions and tigers.

Origin of evolution

Latin, evolutio (unrolling)

Terms with evolution included in their meaning

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biology
undergo biological evolution
uncontrolled evolution
a situation or story that evolves beyond initial control or expectation
science
theory of evolution by natural selection
trait development
acquire a trait through biological evolution
development
developed through a process of evolution or growth
evolution
related to early evolutionary stages
evolution
gradual development from one state to another
biology
evolution of different structures from a common origin

Examples of evolution in a sentence

  • Human evolution took millions of years.
  • Evolution is a key concept in biology.
  • The theory of evolution was revolutionary.
  • The evolution of heat indicated an exothermic process.
  • Evolution of gas is a key factor in fermentation.

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  1. French:évolution, dégagement, ...
  2. German:Entwicklung, Gasentwicklung, ...
  3. Italian:evoluzione, cambiamento evolutivo, ...
  4. Spanish:evolución, emisión, ...
  5. Portuguese:evolução, emissão, ...
  6. Chinese:演变, 演化, ...
  7. Japanese:進化, ガスの発生, ...
  8. Arabic:تَطَوُّر, انْبِعاث, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְפַּתְּחוּת, אֵבוֹלוּצִיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:эволюция, биологическая эволюция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:еволюція, виділення, ...
  12. Hindi:क्रमिक विकास, उत्क्रांति, ...
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