Evolution

/ɪvəlˈuːʃən/

/ˌɛvəˈɫuʃən/, /ˌɛvoʊˈɫuʃən/, /ˌivəˈɫuʃən/, /ˌivoʊˈɫuʃən/

Evolution

(biology) the slow and gradual development of living things throughout the history of the earth

the process in which over a long period of time a particular thing becomes more advanced

Example

The discovery of the ancient anthropoid skeleton provided new insights into primate evolution.

Nebular models simulate the evolution of protoplanetary disks around young stars.

Extragalactic astronomy sheds light on cosmic evolution.

The historical association between scrofula and tuberculosis reflects the evolution of medical knowledge and terminology.

The documentary filmmaker chronicles the evolution of jazz music in America.

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