evolutionary

/ˌevəˈl(j)uːʃənɹi/ /ˌevəˈluːʃəneɹi/

Meanings

adjective

Of or relating to the biological theory of evolution.

Examples :

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

adjective

Having formal similarities to the biological theory of evolution.

Examples :

"The company's evolutionary approach to product development, starting with simple prototypes and gradually adding features based on user feedback, mirrored the way species adapt over time. "

theory biology science

Related Words

ancestors noun

/ˈæn.sɛs.təz/ /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚz/

One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather.

"My ancestors came from Ireland during the potato famine. "

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

includes noun

/ɪnˈkluːdz/

A piece of source code or other content that is dynamically retrieved for inclusion in another item.

"The website's HTML file uses several includes for the header and footer, allowing for consistent design across all pages. "

prototypes noun

/ˈproʊtəˌtaɪps/ /ˈproʊɾəˌtaɪps/

An original form or object which is a basis for other forms or objects (particularly manufactured items), or for its generalizations and models.

"The company developed several prototypes of the new phone before deciding on the final design. "

similarities noun

/ˌsɪməˈlærətiz/ /ˌsɪmɪˈlærətiz/

Closeness of appearance to something else.

gradually adverb

/ˈɡɹædʒuəli/

In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

"The plants gradually grew taller over the summer. "

starting verb

/ˈstɑːtɪŋ/ /ˈstɑɹtɪŋ/

To begin, commence, initiate.

"Starting tomorrow, I will wake up an hour earlier to exercise. "

biological noun

/ˌbaɪə(ʊ)ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ /ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

A biological product.

"The school's science fair featured several different biological specimens. "

dwelling noun

/ˈdwɛ.lɪŋ/

A house or place in which a person lives; a habitation, a home.

"The old house served as a dwelling for Albert."

approach noun

/əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/

The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.

"The approach to the school was blocked by a fallen tree. "

evolution noun

/ˈɛvəluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌivə-/

A change of position.

"The evolution of the family dinner schedule was gradual, moving from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. "

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."