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What is another word for Evolution? – 144 Evolution Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    development growth progress advancement transformation change metamorphosis mutation adaptation modification alteration improvement refinement perfection maturation ripening unfolding expansion enlargement augmentation increase enhancement amelioration betterment reform revision renewal regeneration revitalization transfiguration conversion transition evolutionism Darwinism naturalism Lamarckism.

    Meaning of Evolution

    The primary meaning of the word "evolution" refers to the process of change and development over time, often used to describe the biological process by which species adapt and transform.

    Definitions

    • The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
    • The process of change and development over time, often used to describe the growth and adaptation of ideas, societies, or technologies.
    • A gradual and cumulative change in the characteristics of a species over time, resulting from genetic variation, mutation, and natural selection.

    Etymology of Evolution

    The word "evolution" comes from the Latin "evolutio", meaning "unrolling" or "development", which is derived from "evolvere", meaning "to unroll" or "to develop".
    The term was first used in the 17th century to describe the process of change and development in various fields, including biology, philosophy, and sociology.
    The modern concept of evolution, particularly in biology, was popularized by Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection in the 19th century.

    Example Uses

    • The evolution of the human species is a complex and still-debated topic among scientists.
    • The company's evolution from a small startup to a global enterprise was remarkable.
    • The evolution of technology has transformed the way we communicate and access information.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stagnation decline deterioration degeneration regression reversal devolution involution contraction reduction diminution decrease decay collapse disintegration dissolution breakdown halt standstill inertia stability constancy uniformity sameness immutability.

    Related Nouns

    species organism ecosystem environment habitat adaptation mutation variation selection genetics heredity inheritance development growth progress transformation change process system model theory concept idea principle law rule pattern trend cycle.

    Related Verbs

    develop grow change transform adapt modify alter improve refine perfect mature ripen unfold expand enlarge augment increase enhance ameliorate better reform revise renew regenerate revitalize transfigure convert transition.

    Related Adjectives

    biological natural genetic environmental ecological evolutionary adaptive transformative developmental progressive regressive degenerative stagnant static dynamic changing variable mutable constant uniform stable immutable hereditary inherited innate acquired.