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evolution

 

[ หŒiหvษ™หˆluหสƒ(ษ™)n ]

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Context #1 | Noun

biology

The process by which different kinds of living organisms are believed to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

Synonyms

development, progression

Examples of usage

  • Charles Darwin's theory of evolution revolutionized the field of biology.
  • The study of evolution helps us understand the relationships between different species.
Context #2 | Noun

society

The gradual development of something into a more complex or better form.

Synonyms

advancement, growth

Examples of usage

  • The evolution of technology has changed the way we communicate.
  • Our understanding of human rights has evolved over time.
Context #3 | Noun

popular culture

The process of something becoming more advanced or developed over time.

Synonyms

change, progress

Examples of usage

  • The evolution of music genres reflects changing tastes in society.
  • The evolution of fashion trends can be influenced by various factors.

Translations

Translations of the word "evolution" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น evoluรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค•เคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Evolution

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ evolusi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะฒะพะปัŽั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ewolucja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ฒๅŒ–๏ผˆใ—ใ‚“ใ‹๏ผ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉvolution

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ evoluciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท evrim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„ํ™” (์ง„ํ™”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุทูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ evoluce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ evolรบcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ›ๅŒ– (jรฌnhuร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ evolucija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรณun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฒะพะปัŽั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™kamรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ evoluciรณn

Etymology

The word 'evolution' originated from the Latin word 'evolutio' which means unrolling. The concept of evolution has been a topic of scientific study and debate for centuries, with Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection being one of the most influential ideas in biology. Evolution is a fundamental principle in understanding the diversity of life on Earth and how species adapt to their environments over time.

See also: evolved, evolvement, evolving.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,600, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.