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Evolutionary

/ˌevəˈl(j)uːʃənɹi/

Of or relating to the biological theory of evolution.

📖 Definitions of "Evolutionary"

adjective
  1. 1

    Of or relating to the biological theory of evolution.

    "The evolutionary history of marine mammals includes land-dwelling ancestors."

  2. 2

    Having formal similarities to the biological theory of evolution.

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WordDefinition
evolutiveOf, pertaining to, or advocating evolution or development; evolutionary
phasedOrganized or structured chronologically in phases
rollingMoving by turning over and over about an axis.
flexibleCapable of adapting or changing to suit new or modified conditions or situations.
dynamicChanging; active; in motion.
variable(mathematics) Having no fixed quantitative value.
transformativeThat causes a transformation; causing a notable and lasting change
transformationalOf, pertaining to or leading to transformation.
developmentsnounA group of building complexes or apartments. Often used for low income housing.
ever-changingAlternative form of everchanging. [Frequently or constantly changing.]
gradualProceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees
incrementalOccurring over a series of gradual increments, or small steps.
changingnounChange; alteration.
trendnounA fad or fashion style.
scalable(computing, logistics, business) Able to greatly increase in capacity, with relative ease.
changenoun(intransitive) To become something different.
developmentalRelated to development.
adaptableCapable of adapting or of being adapted.
developmentnoun(uncountable) The process of developing; growth, directed change.
adaptiveOf, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.

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