evolution

Meanings

• noun

  A process by which different organisms develop and change over time, especially from a simple to a more complex form.

  - "The theory of evolution explains how different species have developed over millions of years."
  - "The fossil record provides evidence for the evolution of various life forms."

• noun

  A process of developing or changing, especially gradually or naturally.

  - "The evolution of technology has led to many advancements in communication."
  - "The evolution of language has allowed for more complex forms of expression."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌivə-/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1640128"

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Antonyms

stagnation , revolution , extinction

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with evolution
revolution , devolution , resolution

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Variants

List of all variants of evolution that leads to same result
evolution , evolutionarily , evolutionary , evolutionism , evolutionisms , evolutionist , evolutionists , evolutions , anti-evolution , anti-evolutionary , convergent evolution , creative evolution , creative evolutions , divergent evolution , divergent evolutions , emergent evolution , emergent evolutions , parallel evolution , parallel evolutions

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

evolves, evolving, evolutionary

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin 'evolutio' meaning 'unrolling, a rolling out', from 'evolvo' meaning 'I roll'. The term was first used in the scientific context by Charles Darwin in the 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection was first published in 1859.

2. The fossil record provides evidence for the existence of transitional forms between different species, supporting the theory of evolution.

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Related Concepts

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1. natural selection: A key mechanism of evolution, where certain traits become more common in a population over time due to their advantageousness.

2. speciation: The process by which new species develop from a common ancestor.

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Culture

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Evolution has been a significant theme in literature, art, and science. In literature, evolution is a common theme in science fiction and philosophical works. In art, evolution is often depicted through the use of symbols and metaphors. In music, evolution is a common theme in lyrics and compositions that explore the idea of change and transformation.

How to Memorize "evolution"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree of life, with different branches representing different species and their evolutionary relationships.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'evolution' with the idea of change and development over time.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Vulture Eats Only Fish' to remember the order of the five kingdoms in the taxonomic hierarchy: Monera, Prokarya, Protista, Fungi, and Animalia.

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