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evolutionary

[ ev-uh-loo-shuh-ner-eeor, especially British, ee-vuh- ]

adjective

  1. pertaining to evolution or development; developmental:

    the evolutionary origin of species.

  2. of, relating to, or in accordance with a theory of evolution, especially in biology.
  3. pertaining to or performing evolutions.


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Other Word Forms

  • o·tDz·i· adverb
  • t·o·tDz·y adjective
  • ԴDze··tDz·y adjective
  • e··tDz·y adjective
  • e··tDz·y adjective
  • ܲe··tDz·y adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of evolutionary1

First recorded in 1840–50; evolution + -ary
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So, why do women go through it - and are there evolutionary benefits?

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Some have theorized that this may be an evolutionary trait built in to provide humans with a reward for being able to outrun predators and stay fit.

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In Pokémon, you use an evolutionary stone to level up, right?

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On a more philosophical level, Klaas writes that it’s a “tragic mistake” to believe that “’survival of the fittest’ — with overtones of relentless, flawless optimization” fairly describes evolutionary principles.

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Since then, they have helped primatologists, evolutionary biologists, and scientists of all kinds better understand primate behavior in a unique natural laboratory setting.

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