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   evolution

   /ˌiːvəˈl(j)uːʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the process by which different kinds of living organism are believed to have developed from earlier forms during the history of the earth. Similar Darwinismnatural selection
   • 2. the gradual development of something: "the forms of written languages undergo constant evolution" Similar developmentadvancementgrowthriseprogressprogressionexpansionextensionunfoldingtransformationadaptationmodificationrevisionreworkingreconstructionrecastingchangehumorous:transmogrificationrare:evolvement
   • 3. the giving off of a gaseous product, or of heat: "the evolution of oxygen occurs rapidly in this process"
   • 4. a pattern of movements or manoeuvres: "flocks of waders often perform aerial evolutions"
   • 5. the extraction of a root from a given quantity. dated

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin evolutio(n-) ‘unrolling’, from the verb evolvere (see evolve). Early senses related to movement, first recorded in describing a ‘wheeling’ manoeuvre in the realignment of troops or ships. Current senses stem from a notion of ‘opening out’, giving rise to the sense ‘development’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. evolutive adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEVOLUTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   EVOLUTION definition: 1. the way in which living things change and develop over millions of years: 2. a gradual process…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › evolutionEvolution Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of EVOLUTION is 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 ...

4. www.britannica.com › science › evolution-scientific-theoryEvolution | Definition, History, Types, & Examples | Britannica

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   Oct 25, 2024 · evolution, theory in biology postulating that the various types of plants, animals, and other living things on Earth have their origin in other preexisting types and that the distinguishable differences are due to modifications in successive generations. The theory of evolution is one of the fundamental keystones of modern biological theory.

5. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › EvolutionEvolution - Wikipedia

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   In the longer term, evolution produces new species through splitting ancestral populations of organisms into new groups that cannot or will not interbreed. These outcomes of evolution are distinguished based on time scale as macroevolution versus microevolution.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEVOLUTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   EVOLUTION meaning: 1. the way in which living things change and develop over millions of years: 2. a gradual process…. Learn more.

7. biologynotesonline.com › evolution-definition-types-advantages-examplesEvolution – Definition, Types, Advantages, Examples

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   3 days ago · Definition of Evolution. Evolution is the process by which species change over time through the gradual accumulation of genetic variations, driven by mechanisms like natural selection, genetic drift, and mutation, leading to the development of new traits or species. Evolution Theory. The theory of evolution explains how species change over time through various processes. It highlights the mechanisms that drive biological changes and the emergence of new species.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEVOLUTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Evolution is a process of gradual change that takes place over many generations, during which species of animals, plants, or insects slowly change some of their physical characteristics.

9. www.nature.com › scitable › definitionevolution | Learn Science at Scitable - Nature

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   Evolution is a process that results in changes in the genetic material of a population over time. Evolution reflects the adaptations of organisms to their changing...

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishevolution noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Evolution requires intermediate forms between species. competing theories as to how evolution works; the early evolution of animals; organic evolution by natural selection; the long-term evolution of ecosystems

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › evolution_nevolution, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    What does the noun evolution mean? There are 19 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun evolution , four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.