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evolution

UK
/ˌiːvəˈluːʃən/
US
/ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

Translations

evolutionnoun
evolutions
pl
The theory of evolution explains how species adapt to their environments over time.
La théorie de l’évolution explique comment les espèces s’adaptent à leur environnement au fil du temps.
The evolution of technology has drastically changed the way we communicate.
L’évolution de la technologie a radicalement changé la façon dont nous communiquons.
Additional translations
dégagementChimie, physique.
évolutionMilitaire.
Synonyms
progression
unfolding
maturation
growth
change
transformation
advancement
development
evolutionadjective
UK
/ˌiːvəˈluːʃən/
US
/ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "evolution debate", "evolution theories").
évolutionnisteBiologie, pensée scientifique.
The evolution argument was a central topic in the science curriculum review.
L’argument évolutionniste était un thème central dans la révision du programme de sciences.

Definitions

evolutionnoun
The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
The theory of evolution explains how species adapt to their environments over time.
A gradual process in which something changes into a different and usually more complex or better form.
The evolution of technology has drastically changed the way we communicate.
A manoeuvre or movement of troops, ships, or aircraft involving a change of formation.
The fleet executed a series of evolutions before opening fire.
The release of a gas, heat, or light during a chemical or physical process.
The evolution of oxygen occurs during photosynthesis.
evolutionadjective
Relating to or associated with biological evolution or its principles.
The evolution argument was a central topic in the science curriculum review.
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