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Evolution

/ˈɛvəluːʃ(ə)n/

A change of position.

📖 Definitions of "Evolution"

noun

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
developmentnoun	(uncountable) The process of developing; growth, directed change.
phylogenynoun	(systematics) The evolutionary history of groups of organisms, such as species or clades.
phylogenesisnoun	Evolutionary development of a species.

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Word	Definition
developmentnoun	(uncountable) The process of developing; growth, directed change.
phylogenesisnoun	Evolutionary development of a species.
phylogenynoun	(systematics) The evolutionary history of groups of organisms, such as species or clades.
trajectorynoun	The path an object takes as it moves.
waynoun	(heading) To do with a place or places.
pathnoun	A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians.
developmentsnoun	A group of building complexes or apartments. Often used for low income housing.
movementnoun	Physical motion between points in space.
movenoun	The act of moving; a movement.
movingnoun	(uncountable) The relocation of goods
turnnoun	A change of direction or orientation.
transitionnoun	The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.
risenoun	The process of or an action or instance of moving upwards or becoming greater.
stepnoun	An advance or movement made from one foot to the other; a pace.
pacenoun	A step.
clearancenoun	(retail) A sale of merchandise, especially at significantly reduced prices, usually in order to make room for new merchandise or updated versions of the same merchandise; sometimes as a closeout.
progressnoun	Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time.
changenoun	(countable, uncountable) The process of becoming different.
advancementnoun	The act of advancing; promotion to a higher place or dignity
progressionnoun	The act of moving forward or proceeding in a course; motion onward.