释义 |
evo·lute I. \ˈevəˌlüt also ˈēv- or -vəlˌyüt\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin evolutus, past participle of evolvere to unroll, unfold — more at evolve 1. mathematics : the locus of the center of curvature or the envelope of the normals of another curve — compare at involute 2. : a curving wavelike scroll used decoratively on friezes and moldings II. adjective Etymology: Latin evolutus, past participle botany : turned back : unfolded III. verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: back-formation from evolution : evolve, develop < if we ever evolute into a really satisfactory political and economic life, we won't like it — Scribner's > |