Evolutionary: meaning, definitions and examples
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evolutionary
[ ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n(ə)ri ]
biology
Relating to or in accordance with the principles of biological evolution.
Synonyms
biological, natural selection
Examples of usage
- Evolutionary changes in species occur over long periods of time.
- The study of evolutionary biology helps us understand the diversity of life on Earth.
technology
Involving gradual development or change over time, especially in technology.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company focuses on evolutionary improvements to its software.
- Technological advancements are often the result of small, evolutionary steps.
Translations
Translations of the word "evolutionary" in other languages:
🇵🇹 evolucionário
🇮🇳 विकासवादी
🇩🇪 evolutionär
🇮🇩 evolusioner
🇺🇦 еволюційний
🇵🇱 ewolucyjny
🇯🇵 進化的な (shinkateki na)
🇫🇷 évolutionnaire
🇪🇸 evolutivo
🇹🇷 evrimsel
🇰🇷 진화의 (jinhwa-ui)
🇸🇦 تطوري
🇨🇿 evoluční
🇸🇰 evolučný
🇨🇳 进化的 (jìnhuà de)
🇸🇮 evolucijski
🇮🇸 þróunar
🇰🇿 эволюциялық
🇬🇪 ევოლუციური
🇦🇿 təkamül
🇲🇽 evolutivo
Word origin
The term 'evolutionary' originated from the Latin word 'evolutio', meaning 'unrolling'. It was first used in the 19th century in the context of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. The concept of evolutionary change has since been applied to various fields, including biology, technology, and culture.
See also: evolutionism, evolutions.