the scientific theory according to which types of plant and animal change gradually over long periods of time through a process known as natural selection to become more suitable for their environment
The newfossilfinds may tell us more about human evolution.
Synonyms and related words
Evolution
Darwinian
Darwinism
evolution
2
the way in which something gradually changes and develops
evolution of:
the evolution of language
Synonyms and related words
Changes
effect
change
trend
evolution
noun uncountable
US /ˌevəˈluʃ(ə)n/
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evolution at intelligent design
DEFINITIONS2
1
the scientific theory according to which types of plants and animals change gradually over long periods of time through a process known as natural selection to become more appropriate for their environment
The newfossilfinds may tell us more about human evolution.
Synonyms and related words
Evolution
Darwinian
Darwinism
evolution
2
the way in which something gradually changes and develops