Evolution
/ˌevəˈluːʃn/noun
The slow change and development of plants, animals, or species over a long period of time.
The theory of evolution explains how species have changed over millions of years
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- theory of evolution
- slow evolution
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Academic
noun
A gradual change or development in something.
The evolution of technology has made our lives easier.
Often appears as...
- evolution of technology
- rapid evolution
noun
The scientific theory that species are related and change over time.
Evolution is a central principle of modern biology.
Often appears as...
- evolution theory
- study of evolution
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Technical
noun
The slow change and development of plants, animals, or species over a long period of time.
The theory of evolution explains how species have changed over millions of years
Often appears as...
- theory of evolution
- slow evolution
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A gradual change or development in something.
The evolution of technology has made our lives easier.
Often appears as...
- evolution of technology
- rapid evolution
noun
The scientific theory that species are related and change over time.
Evolution is a central principle of modern biology.
Often appears as...
- evolution theory
- study of evolution
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Time Span
Evolution in biology often implies changes over millions of years, not quick transformations.
Scientists study fossils to understand the evolution of dinosaurs.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Misconception
'Evolution' doesn't mean 'improvement'; it refers to adaptation to an environment.
The evolution of the species resulted in diverse forms, not necessarily better ones.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Selection
Evolution often involves 'survival of the fittest' which means the best adapted survive.
Giraffes' long necks are a result of evolution through natural selection.
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advancementchangedevelopmentgrowthimprovementmaturationprogressiontransformtransition
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The Dinosaur Expert PIPE...
and other groups tell us about evolution and about how the earth has changed over time in concert with drifting continents and concert with changing climates and these are big questions and pertinent questions as we grapple today with how our own world is changing
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Bring on the learning...
Every education system in the world is being reformed at the moment and it's not enough. Reform is no use anymore, because that's simply improving a broken model. What we need -- and the word's been used many times in the past few days -- is not evolution,
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lexicon you can have even more fun with the language and casteth in the language I developed for Syfy's defiance I used linguistic evolution as a characterization tool as a way of basically giving insight into the history of the speakers so for example
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How we think complex...
Or if you engulfed a cobra and were then able to spit poisonous venom from your teeth. Throughout the history of life, specifically during the evolution of complex eukaryotic cells, things like this happened all the time. One organism absorbed another,
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Can wildlife adapt to...
For most of our planet's astounding and precious biodiversity, evolution won't be the answer. Instead, many of those species will have to rely on us to help them survive a changing world or face extinction. The good news is we already have the tools.
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Why are some people...
If people were only fighting and competing throughout human evolution, natural selection would lead to more lefties being the ones that made it until there were so many of them, that it was no longer a rare asset. So in a purely competitive world,
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The evolution of the...
to maintain its structure, and tear glands that secrete a protective film. But equally important was the accompanying evolution of the brain, with its expansion of the visual cortex to process the sharper and more colorful images it was receiving.
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The hidden worlds within...
you'd find windows into amazing worlds. This maze of halls and laboratories is a scientific sanctuary that houses a seemingly endless variety of specimens. Here, researchers work to unravel mysteries of evolution, cosmic origins,
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The coelacanth: A living...
to be uncovered by science. With so much left to learn about this fish, the ocean depths and evolution itself, who knows what other well-kept secrets our future discoveries may bring to life!
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Human Origins 101 PIPE...
unprecedented rise. The story of humanity's evolution began about seven million years ago when the human lineage broke away from that of chimpanzees.
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The Dinosaur Expert PIPE...
and other groups tell us about evolution and about how the earth has changed over time in concert with drifting continents and concert with changing climates and these are big questions and pertinent questions as we grapple today with how our own world is changing
Video examples
Bring on the learning...
Every education system in the world is being reformed at the moment and it's not enough. Reform is no use anymore, because that's simply improving a broken model. What we need -- and the word's been used many times in the past few days -- is not evolution,
Video examples
What does it take to...
lexicon you can have even more fun with the language and casteth in the language I developed for Syfy's defiance I used linguistic evolution as a characterization tool as a way of basically giving insight into the history of the speakers so for example
Video examples
How we think complex...
Or if you engulfed a cobra and were then able to spit poisonous venom from your teeth. Throughout the history of life, specifically during the evolution of complex eukaryotic cells, things like this happened all the time. One organism absorbed another,
Video examples
Can wildlife adapt to...
For most of our planet's astounding and precious biodiversity, evolution won't be the answer. Instead, many of those species will have to rely on us to help them survive a changing world or face extinction. The good news is we already have the tools.
Video examples
Why are some people...
If people were only fighting and competing throughout human evolution, natural selection would lead to more lefties being the ones that made it until there were so many of them, that it was no longer a rare asset. So in a purely competitive world,
Video examples
The evolution of the...
to maintain its structure, and tear glands that secrete a protective film. But equally important was the accompanying evolution of the brain, with its expansion of the visual cortex to process the sharper and more colorful images it was receiving.
Video examples
The hidden worlds within...
you'd find windows into amazing worlds. This maze of halls and laboratories is a scientific sanctuary that houses a seemingly endless variety of specimens. Here, researchers work to unravel mysteries of evolution, cosmic origins,
Video examples
The coelacanth: A living...
to be uncovered by science. With so much left to learn about this fish, the ocean depths and evolution itself, who knows what other well-kept secrets our future discoveries may bring to life!
Video examples
Human Origins 101 PIPE...
unprecedented rise. The story of humanity's evolution began about seven million years ago when the human lineage broke away from that of chimpanzees.
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Erin Wasson
American Model
I don't have a background in design, so I think it's always about what I see in the world and what inspires me. So yes, I am designing for myself. I'm going through this whole evolution, which is a process of growing up and going from modeling to styling to designing.
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Charles Lindbergh
American Aviator
We are in grave danger of losing forever not just millions of years of evolution on earth, but the eons of change that have produced man and his natural environment.
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Anthony J. D'Angelo
American Writer
Promise yourself to live your life as a revolution and not just a process of evolution.
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Anjelica Huston
American Actress
Where there is age there is evolution, where there is life there is growth.
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Matt Hardy
American Wrestler
I just understand that life is a constant change and a constant evolution.
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Masaba Gupta
Indian Designer
I think the evolution of Arya Stark's character has been incredible.
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Gregory Benford
American Physicist
Whatever the life form, evolution selects for economy of resources.
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Gareth Southgate
English Athlete
The world always changes, and teams go through evolutions.
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Leroy Hood
American Scientist
Life is a process of evolution.
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Kevin Harvick
American Driver
Life is an evolution.
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Erin Wasson
American Model
I don't have a background in design, so I think it's always about what I see in the world and what inspires me. So yes, I am designing for myself. I'm going through this whole evolution, which is a process of growing up and going from modeling to styling to designing.
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Charles Lindbergh
American Aviator
We are in grave danger of losing forever not just millions of years of evolution on earth, but the eons of change that have produced man and his natural environment.
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Anthony J. D'Angelo
American Writer
Promise yourself to live your life as a revolution and not just a process of evolution.
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Anjelica Huston
American Actress
Where there is age there is evolution, where there is life there is growth.
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Matt Hardy
American Wrestler
I just understand that life is a constant change and a constant evolution.
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Masaba Gupta
Indian Designer
I think the evolution of Arya Stark's character has been incredible.
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Gregory Benford
American Physicist
Whatever the life form, evolution selects for economy of resources.
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Gareth Southgate
English Athlete
The world always changes, and teams go through evolutions.
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Leroy Hood
American Scientist
Life is a process of evolution.
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Kevin Harvick
American Driver
Life is an evolution.
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