evolutionary — relating to or denoting the process of evolution or gradual development
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or denoting the process of evolution or gradual development
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌiːvəˈluːʃəneri/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's evolutionary approach to technology went from refusing smartphones to becoming a TikTok influencer.
- The evolutionary advantage of opposable thumbs is clearly seen when trying to text while eating pizza.
- Scientists study evolutionary patterns to understand how species adapt to environmental changes.
evolutionary
ADJECTIVE[/ˌiːvəˈluːʃəneri/]
relating to or denoting the process of evolution or gradual development
A scientist explains evolutionary changes through fossil specimens to museum visitors
E(out) + VOLUT(roll) — an evolutionary process is when a primitive ape violently rolls OUT of the dark cave and instantly stands up as a modern human.
Frustrated with remaining completely stationary, the rusty robot violently ripped off its broken legs and attached heavy rockets, forcing an explosive evolutionary upgrade.
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Origin
From Latin 'evolutio' meaning 'unrolling' or 'unfolding', derived from 'evolvere' (ex- 'out' + volvere 'to roll'). The suffix '-ary' means 'relating to or of the nature of'.
Breakdown
evolut- (unroll, unfold) + -ion (noun suffix) + -ary (relating to) = evolutionary
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's evolutionary approach to technology went from refusing smartphones to becoming a TikTok influencer.”
“The evolutionary advantage of opposable thumbs is clearly seen when trying to text while eating pizza.”
“Scientists study evolutionary patterns to understand how species adapt to environmental changes.”
“The company's evolutionary strategy focused on gradual improvements rather than radical changes.”
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