evolution

noun

evo·lu·tion ˌe-və-ˈlü-shən How to pronounce evolution (audio)

ˌē-və-

: descent with modification from preexisting species : cumulative inherited change in a population of organisms through time leading to the appearance of new forms : the process by which new species or populations of living things develop from preexisting forms through successive generations

Evolution is a process of continuous branching and diversification from common trunks. This pattern of irreversible separation gives life's history its basic directionality.

Stephen Jay Gould

also : the scientific theory explaining the appearance of new species and varieties through the action of various biological mechanisms (such as natural selection, genetic mutation or drift, and hybridization)

Since 1950, developments in molecular biology have had a growing influence on the theory of evolution.

Nature

In Darwinian evolution, the basic mechanism is genetic mutation, followed by selection of the organisms most likely to survive.

Pamela Weintraub

: the historical development of a biological group (such as a species) : phylogeny

: a process of change in a certain direction : unfolding

: the action or an instance of forming and giving something off : emission

c(1)

: a process of continuous change from a lower, simpler, or worse to a higher, more complex, or better state : growth

(2)

: a process of gradual and relatively peaceful social, political, and economic advance

: something evolved

: the process of working out or developing

: the extraction of a mathematical root

: a process in which the whole universe is a progression of interrelated phenomena

: one of a set of prescribed movements

evolutionarily

ˌe-və-ˈlü-shə-ˌner-ə-lē How to pronounce evolution (audio)

ˌē-və-

adverb

evolutionary

ˌe-və-ˈlü-shə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce evolution (audio)

ˌē-və-

adjective

evolutionism

ˌe-və-ˈlü-shə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce evolution (audio)

ˌē-və-

noun

evolutionist

ˌe-və-ˈlü-sh(ə-)nist How to pronounce evolution (audio)

ˌē-və-

noun or adjective

Example Sentences

changes brought about by evolution an important step in the evolution of computers

Recent Examples on the Web With more and more directors and actors moving increasingly from film to television, Unifrance’s new role is a natural evolution that reflects that development, said Unifrance vice president Hervé Michel.

Ed Meza, Variety, 4 Sep. 2022 The intention is to, if anything, expose where there could be growth and expansion in thinking, where there could be evolution.

Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Sep. 2022 The result is less an evolution of a two-wheeled machine than a pastiche of the many things such a device represents.

Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 31 Aug. 2022 So, yes, there are two bands divided between the East and West coasts, an evolution from TSO’s first tour of seven cities in 1999.

Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2022 According to Rockmore, one of the most creative trends for fall is the evolution of the crisp white shirt.

Town & Country, 22 Aug. 2022 Lime and salt are a gateway to michelada culture, and a crucial element to the story of the beer cocktail’s evolution across many places at once.

Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2022 This appears to be convergent evolution, Lautenschlager says, where the different species independently evolved away from round eyes.

Fionna M. D. Samuels, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2022 First is the evolution of game engines and console generations.

Frederick Daso, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin ēvolūtiōn-, ēvolūtiō "unfolding of a curve (in geometry), emergence from an enclosing structure, historical development," going back to Medieval Latin, "unfolding of a tale, lapse of time," going back to Latin, "unrolling of a papyrus scroll while reading it," from ēvolū-, variant stem of ēvolvere "to roll out or away, unwind, unroll" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at evolve

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 6

Medical Definition

evolution

noun

evo·lu·tion

ˌev-ə-ˈlü-shən also ˌē-və-

: a process of change in a certain direction

tumor evolution and progression

I. J. Fidler et al.

also : the scientific theory explaining the appearance of new species and varieties through the action of various biological mechanisms (as natural selection, genetic mutation or drift, and hybridization)

Since 1950, developments in molecular biology have had a growing influence on the theory of evolution.

Nature

: the historical development of a biological group (as a race or species) : phylogeny

evolution

noun

as in progress

the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced the evolution of motion pictures from short, silent reels into a medium of mass entertainment and an art form

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

progress
development
progression
expansion
growth
emergence
improvement
advancement
maturation
elaboration
enhancement
flowering
metamorphosis
refinement
evolvement
betterment
maturing
incubation
blossoming
ripening
flourishing
augmentation
supplementation
perfection
addition

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

regression
reversion
retrogression
regress
degradation
decline
degeneration
deterioration
decay
relapse
lapse
descent
downfall
degeneracy
devaluation
weakening
falling
decadence
declension
downgrade
backslide
decaying
ebbing
declination

单词	evolution
释义	evolution noun evo·lu·tion ˌe-və-ˈlü-shən ˌē-və- 1 a : descent with modification from preexisting species : cumulative inherited change in a population of organisms through time leading to the appearance of new forms : the process by which new species or populations of living things develop from preexisting forms through successive generations Evolution is a process of continuous branching and diversification from common trunks. This pattern of irreversible separation gives life's history its basic directionality. Stephen Jay Gould also : the scientific theory explaining the appearance of new species and varieties through the action of various biological mechanisms (such as natural selection, genetic mutation or drift, and hybridization) Since 1950, developments in molecular biology have had a growing influence on the theory of evolution. Nature In Darwinian evolution, the basic mechanism is genetic mutation, followed by selection of the organisms most likely to survive. Pamela Weintraub b : the historical development of a biological group (such as a species) : phylogeny 2 a : a process of change in a certain direction : unfolding b : the action or an instance of forming and giving something off : emission c(1) : a process of continuous change from a lower, simpler, or worse to a higher, more complex, or better state : growth (2) : a process of gradual and relatively peaceful social, political, and economic advance d : something evolved 3 : the process of working out or developing 4 : the extraction of a mathematical root 5 : a process in which the whole universe is a progression of interrelated phenomena 6 : one of a set of prescribed movements evolutionarily ˌe-və-ˈlü-shə-ˌner-ə-lē ˌē-və- adverb evolutionary ˌe-və-ˈlü-shə-ˌner-ē ˌē-və- adjective evolutionism ˌe-və-ˈlü-shə-ˌni-zəm ˌē-və- noun evolutionist ˌe-və-ˈlü-sh(ə-)nist ˌē-və- noun or adjective Synonyms development elaboration expansion growth progress progression See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences changes brought about by evolution an important step in the evolution of computers Recent Examples on the Web With more and more directors and actors moving increasingly from film to television, Unifrance’s new role is a natural evolution that reflects that development, said Unifrance vice president Hervé Michel. Ed Meza, Variety, 4 Sep. 2022 The intention is to, if anything, expose where there could be growth and expansion in thinking, where there could be evolution. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Sep. 2022 The result is less an evolution of a two-wheeled machine than a pastiche of the many things such a device represents. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 31 Aug. 2022 So, yes, there are two bands divided between the East and West coasts, an evolution from TSO’s first tour of seven cities in 1999. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2022 According to Rockmore, one of the most creative trends for fall is the evolution of the crisp white shirt. Town & Country, 22 Aug. 2022 Lime and salt are a gateway to michelada culture, and a crucial element to the story of the beer cocktail’s evolution across many places at once. Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2022 This appears to be convergent evolution, Lautenschlager says, where the different species independently evolved away from round eyes. Fionna M. D. Samuels, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2022 First is the evolution of game engines and console generations. Frederick Daso, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from New Latin ēvolūtiōn-, ēvolūtiō "unfolding of a curve (in geometry), emergence from an enclosing structure, historical development," going back to Medieval Latin, "unfolding of a tale, lapse of time," going back to Latin, "unrolling of a papyrus scroll while reading it," from ēvolū-, variant stem of ēvolvere "to roll out or away, unwind, unroll" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at evolve First Known Use 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 6 Phrases Containing evolution creative evolution convergent evolution parallel evolution emergent evolution anti-evolution divergent evolution creative evolution convergent evolution parallel evolution emergent evolution anti-evolution divergent evolution Kids Definition evolution noun evo·lu·tion ˌe-və-ˈlü-shən ˌē-və- 1 : the theory that the various kinds of existing animals and plants have come from kinds that existed in the past 2 : the process of development of an animal or a plant Medical Definition evolution noun evo·lu·tion ˌev-ə-ˈlü-shən also ˌē-və- 1 : a process of change in a certain direction tumor evolution and progression I. J. Fidler et al. 2 a : descent with modification from preexisting species : cumulative inherited change in a population of organisms through time leading to the appearance of new forms : the process by which new species or populations of living things develop from preexisting forms through successive generations also : the scientific theory explaining the appearance of new species and varieties through the action of various biological mechanisms (as natural selection, genetic mutation or drift, and hybridization) Since 1950, developments in molecular biology have had a growing influence on the theory of evolution. Nature b : the historical development of a biological group (as a race or species) : phylogeny evolution noun as in progress the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced the evolution of motion pictures from short, silent reels into a medium of mass entertainment and an art form Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance progress development progression expansion growth emergence improvement advancement maturation elaboration enhancement flowering metamorphosis refinement evolvement betterment maturing incubation blossoming ripening flourishing augmentation supplementation perfection addition Antonyms & Near Antonyms regression reversion retrogression regress degradation decline degeneration deterioration decay relapse lapse descent downfall degeneracy devaluation weakening falling decadence declension downgrade backslide decaying ebbing declination See More
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evolution

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