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microevolution

mi·cro·ev·o·lu·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahy-kroh-ev-uh-loo-shuh n or, esp. British, -ee-vuh-]
    • /ˌmaɪ kroʊˌɛv əˈlu ʃən or, esp. British, -ˌi və-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahy-kroh-ev-uh-loo-shuh n or, esp. British, -ee-vuh-]
    • /ˌmaɪ kroʊˌɛv əˈlu ʃən or, esp. British, -ˌi və-/

Definitions of microevolution word

  • noun microevolution evolutionary change involving the gradual accumulation of mutations leading to new varieties within a species. 1
  • noun microevolution minor evolutionary change observed over a short period of time. 1
  • noun microevolution Evolutionary change within a species or small group of organisms, especially over a short period. 1
  • noun microevolution evolutionary change over a short period 0
  • noun microevolution evolutionary change on a small scale 0
  • noun microevolution small-scale hereditary changes in organisms through mutations and recombinations, resulting in the formation of slightly differing new varieties 0
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Origin of microevolution

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; micro- + evolution

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Microevolution

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microevolution popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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