evolutionary
1 of 1adjective/ˌɛvəˈluʃəˌnɛri/
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related to evolution or the slow and gradual development of something
C1- The evolutionary process has led to the diverse array of life forms we see today.
- Evolutionary theory explains how species adapt to changing environments through natural selection.
- The evolutionary history of humans traces back millions of years to ancestral primates.
- Evolutionary biologists study genetic variations to understand the mechanisms driving evolutionary change.
- The evolutionary relationship between species can be inferred through comparative anatomy and DNA analysis.