CEFR B2

evolutions

noun

Meaning

The gradual process by which animals and plants change over long periods of time, becoming different from earlier forms, often through natural selection.

Examples

The theory of evolution explains the diversity of life on Earth.
Scientists study the evolution of species by looking at fossils and DNA.

Synonyms: development, progress, change, transformation, adaptation

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evolutions (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌev.əˈluː.ʃən/

Definition

The gradual process by which animals and plants change over long periods of time, becoming different from earlier forms, often through natural selection.

Examples

The theory of evolution explains the diversity of life on Earth.
Scientists study the evolution of species by looking at fossils and DNA.
Human evolution is a complex and fascinating subject.

How to Use evolutions

evolution of (prepositional phrase): The process of change or development of something. — "We studied the evolution of democracy in Europe."
theory of evolution (collocation): The scientific explanation for how life changes over time. — "The theory of evolution by natural selection was proposed by Darwin."

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