Evolved: meaning, definitions and examples

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evolved

[ ɪˈvɒlvd ]

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biology

Develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form. To develop or cause to develop gradually.

Synonyms

advance, develop, progress

Examples of usage

Over time, fish evolved into amphibians.
The company has evolved into a major player in the industry.

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technology

To undergo change and development, especially in a positive way. To improve or upgrade over time.

Synonyms

enhance, transform, upgrade

Examples of usage

The smartphone has evolved significantly over the past decade.
The software program continues to evolve with each update.

Translations

Translations of the word "evolved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 evoluído

🇮🇳 विकसित

🇩🇪 entwickelt

🇮🇩 berevolusi

🇺🇦 еволюціонував

🇵🇱 ewoluowany

🇯🇵 進化した

🇫🇷 évolué

🇪🇸 evolucionado

🇹🇷 evrimleşmiş

🇰🇷 진화된

🇸🇦 متطور

🇨🇿 vyvinutý

🇸🇰 vyvinutý

🇨🇳 进化的

🇸🇮 razvili

🇮🇸 þróað

🇰🇿 эволюцияланған

🇬🇪 განვითარებული

🇦🇿 təkamül etmiş

🇲🇽 evolucionado

Word origin

The word 'evolved' comes from the Latin word 'evolvere', which means 'to unroll'. It was first used in the 17th century in the context of developing gradually or unfolding. The term became widely used in the fields of biology and technology to describe the process of gradual change and development over time.

See also: evolution, evolvement, evolving.