evolution

noun
UK: /ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən/
US: /ˌev.əˈluː.ʃən/

  1. The process of gradual change and development over time.

    1. Life shows evolution.
    2. The evolution of technology has transformed modern society in many ways.

  2. The process by which living organisms change over time through inherited traits.

    1. Evolution explains life.
    2. Darwin's theory of evolution revolutionized our understanding of biology.

  3. A gradual process of development; a change in the way something develops.

    1. Ideas show evolution.
    2. The company's evolution involved several stages of restructuring and growth.

Synonyms

development progress growth advancement change transformation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "evolution" in English means: The process of gradual change and development over time., The process by which living organisms change over time through inherited traits., A gradual process of development; a change in the way something develops..

The phonetic transcription of "evolution" is /ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌev.əˈluː.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "evolution": development, progress, growth, advancement, change, transformation.

Example usage of "evolution": "Life shows evolution.". More examples on the page.