evolution

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˌe-və-ˈlü-shən, ˌē-və-\
- /ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˌe-və-ˈlü-shən, ˌē-və-\

Definitions of evolution word

noun evolution The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth. 2
noun evolution genetic change 1
noun evolution development 1
uncountable noun evolution 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. 0
variable noun evolution Evolution is a process of gradual development in a particular situation or thing over a period of time. 0
noun evolution a gradual change in the characteristics of a population of animals or plants over successive generations: accounts for the origin of existing species from ancestors unlike them 0

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Parts of speech for Evolution

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evolution popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for evolution

noun evolution

development — Development is the gradual growth or formation of something.
fruition — attainment of anything desired; realization; accomplishment: After years of hard work she finally brought her idea to full fruition.
growth — the act or process, or a manner of growing; development; gradual increase.
progress — a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage: the progress of a student toward a degree.
progression — the act of progressing; forward or onward movement.

All 13 Synonyms of evolution

Antonyms for evolution

noun evolution

regression — the act of going back to a previous place or state; return or reversion.
decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
lessening — to become less.
reduction — the act of reducing or the state of being reduced.
shrinkage — the act or fact of shrinking.

All 9 Antonyms of evolution

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