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Evolutionary
/ˌevəˈl(j)uːʃənɹi/
Of or relating to the biological theory of evolution.
📖 Definitions of "Evolutionary"
adjective
- 1
Of or relating to the biological theory of evolution.
"The evolutionary history of marine mammals includes land-dwelling ancestors."
- 2
Having formal similarities to the biological theory of evolution.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Evolutionary"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| evolutive | Of, pertaining to, or advocating evolution or development; evolutionary |
| phased | Organized or structured chronologically in phases |
| rolling | Moving by turning over and over about an axis. |
| flexible | Capable of adapting or changing to suit new or modified conditions or situations. |
| dynamic | Changing; active; in motion. |
| variable | (mathematics) Having no fixed quantitative value. |
| transformative | That causes a transformation; causing a notable and lasting change |
| transformational | Of, pertaining to or leading to transformation. |
| developmentsnoun | A group of building complexes or apartments. Often used for low income housing. |
| ever-changing | Alternative form of everchanging. [Frequently or constantly changing.] |
| gradual | Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees |
| incremental | Occurring over a series of gradual increments, or small steps. |
| changingnoun | Change; alteration. |
| trendnoun | A fad or fashion style. |
| scalable | (computing, logistics, business) Able to greatly increase in capacity, with relative ease. |
| changenoun | (intransitive) To become something different. |
| developmental | Related to development. |
| adaptable | Capable of adapting or of being adapted. |
| developmentnoun | (uncountable) The process of developing; growth, directed change. |
| adaptive | Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable. |
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- evolutionaryprocess
- evolutionarytheory
- evolutionarybiology
- evolutionaryhistory
- evolutionarychange
- evolutionarydevelopment
- evolutionaryand
- evolutionaryprocesses
- evolutionaryperspective
- evolutionarypsychology
- evolutionaryapproach
- evolutionarychanges
- evolutionarycomputation
- evolutionaryrelationships
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