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- [koh-ev-uh-loo-shuh n or, esp. British, -ee-vuh-]
- /ˌkoʊ ɛv əˈlu ʃən or, esp. British, -i və-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [koh-ev-uh-loo-shuh n or, esp. British, -ee-vuh-]
- /ˌkoʊ ɛv əˈlu ʃən or, esp. British, -i və-/
Definitions of coevolution word
- noun coevolution the evolution of complementary adaptations in two or more species of organisms because of a special relationship that exists between them, as in insect-pollinated plants and their insect pollinators 3
- noun coevolution evolution involving a series of reciprocal changes in two or more noninterbreeding populations that have a close ecological relationship and act as agents of natural selection for each other, as the succession of adaptations of a predator for pursuing and of its prey for fleeing or evading. 1
- noun coevolution The influence of closely associated species on each other in their evolution. 1
- noun coevolution (ecology) The evolution of organisms of two or more species in which each adapts to changes in the other. 0
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Origin of coevolution
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; co- + evolution
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Parts of speech for Coevolution
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coevolution popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
coevolution usage trend in Literature
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noun coevolution
- coexistence — The coexistence of one thing with another is the fact that they exist together at the same time or in the same place.
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