evolved

UK
/ɪˈvɒlvd/
US
/ɪˈvɑlvd/

Translations

evolvedadjective
more evolved
Comp.
most evolved
Super.
évoluéSe dit d’un état ou d’une forme développés au fil du temps ; aussi courant en biologie.
The evolved design of the smartphone includes features that were unimaginable a decade ago.
La conception évoluée du smartphone comprend des fonctionnalités inimaginables il y a dix ans.
Additional translations
développéS’emploie pour insister sur un degré de maturité ou de complexité plus élevé.
evolveverb

evolved

Past Simple

evolved
Past Simple
evolved
Past Participle
evolving
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈvɒlv/
US
/ɪˈvɑlv/
Over millions of years, the small aquatic creatures evolved into large land mammals.
Au fil de millions d’années, les petites créatures aquatiques ont évolué en grands mammifères terrestres.
faire évoluer
The company evolved its business model to adapt to the changing market conditions.
L’entreprise a fait évoluer son modèle économique pour s’adapter à l’évolution du marché.
Additional translations
dégagerS’emploie surtout en parlant d’une réaction chimique ou d’une substance produite.
evolvepast participle

evolved

Used attributively, e.g., "a highly evolved species"
Humans are a highly evolved species.
Les humains sont une espèce hautement évoluée.

Definitions

evolvedadjective
Having developed or changed over a long period of time, especially to become more advanced or complex.
The evolved design of the smartphone includes features that were unimaginable a decade ago.
(Biology) Having developed through natural selection, exhibiting advanced characteristics as a result of evolutionary processes.
Birds are highly evolved descendants of theropod dinosaurs.
evolveverb
To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Over millions of years, the small aquatic creatures evolved into large land mammals.
To undergo change or transformation, especially in a process of natural development.
The company evolved its business model to adapt to the changing market conditions.
To give off or emit, as in a chemical reaction.
The reaction evolved a significant amount of heat.
evolvepast participle
Developed or advanced as a result of natural, social, or intellectual evolution.
Humans are a highly evolved species.