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- [mak-roh-ev-uh-loo-shuh n or, esp. British, -ee-vuh-]
- /ˌmæk roʊˌɛv əˈlu ʃən or, esp. British, -ˌi və-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mak-roh-ev-uh-loo-shuh n or, esp. British, -ee-vuh-]
- /ˌmæk roʊˌɛv əˈlu ʃən or, esp. British, -ˌi və-/
Definitions of macroevolution word
- noun macroevolution major evolutionary transition from one type of organism to another occurring at the level of the species and higher taxa. 1
- noun macroevolution Major evolutionary change. The term applies mainly to the evolution of whole taxonomic groups over long periods of time. 1
- noun macroevolution the evolution of large taxonomic groups such as genera and families 0
- noun macroevolution large-scale and long-range evolution involving the appearance of new genera, families, etc. of organisms 0
- noun macroevolution Large-scale patterns or processes in the history of life, including the origins of novel organism designs, evolutionary trends, adaptive radiations and extinctions. 0
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Origin of macroevolution
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; macro- + evolution
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Parts of speech for Macroevolution
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macroevolution popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% 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.
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