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evolutionary
[ ev-uh-loo-shuh-ner-eeor, especially British, ee-vuh- ]
adjective
- pertaining to evolution or development; developmental:
the evolutionary origin of species.
- of, relating to, or in accordance with a theory of evolution, especially in biology.
- pertaining to or performing evolutions.
Other Word Forms
- o·tDz·i· adverb
- t·o·tDz·y adjective
- ԴDze··tDz·y adjective
- e··tDz·y adjective
- e··tDz·y adjective
- ܲe··tDz·y adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of evolutionary1
Example Sentences
So, why do women go through it - and are there evolutionary benefits?
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.
In Pokémon, you use an evolutionary stone to level up, right?
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.
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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Related Words
- developmental
- metamorphic
- mutative
- transformative
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