evolution
gb/ˌɛvəlˈuʃən/ us/ˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
B1
Englisch
~ 3100
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen
B1
event
1
Gradual change in species over time
The slow change in plants, animals, or other living things over a long time.
Verwendungsmuster:
[something]'s evolution
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'evolution' with 'revolution' because they sound similar, but 'revolution' means a sudden change, while 'evolution' is slow and gradual.
Synonyme
natural selection (A mechanism of evolution, more specific than the broader concept of evolution.)
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adaptation (Refers to specific traits developed through evolution, not the full process.)
Antonyme
creationism (The belief that life originated from a divine act, opposing the scientific explanation of evolution.)
Wortverbindungen
theory of evolution
|biological evolution
|human evolution
|Darwinian evolution
Themen
science
|biology
|nature
Beispiele
- Charles Darwin's work helped explain the theory of evolution.
- The evolution of whales from land mammals took millions of years.
- Scientists study fossils to learn about human evolution.
- Evolution explains how species adapt to their environment.
- Birds are thought to be the result of the evolution of certain dinosaurs.
Beispiele für Lernende
- Darwin wrote about the evolution of animals.
- Evolution takes a very long time.
- We study evolution in science class.
- Evolution explains how life changes.
- The book talks about human evolution.
Nomen
B1
property
2
Gradual development over time
The slow change or growth of something over time.
Verwendungsmuster:
the evolution of [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may think 'evolution' only applies to biology, but it can also describe changes in non-living things like technology or art.
Synonyme
progression (Focuses more on forward movement, not just change.)
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development (A broader term that can apply to both fast and slow changes.)
Antonyme
regression (A return to a less developed state, opposite to progress in evolution.)
Wortverbindungen
the evolution of technology
|cultural evolution
|the evolution of language
Themen
general
|culture
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- The evolution of smartphones has been rapid over the past decade.
- We studied the evolution of language in our linguistics class.
- The company's success is due to the steady evolution of its business model.
- Fashion trends show an interesting evolution over time.
- The evolution of film technology changed how movies are made.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The evolution of cars is very fast now.
- We talked about the evolution of music in class.
- Language has a long history of evolution.
- The internet has had a quick evolution.
- The city's skyline shows its evolution.
Nomen
technical
C1
action
3
Planned movement or maneuver
A planned movement from one position to another, usually by soldiers, ships, or airplanes.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse this sense with the general idea of change over time; here it refers to physical movement patterns.
Synonyme
maneuver (A general term for a planned movement; 'evolution' can be more formal and technical.)
Antonyme
standstill (A complete lack of movement or progress, opposite to a maneuver.)
Wortverbindungen
naval evolutions
|aerial evolutions
|military evolutions
Themen
military
|transport
|politics
Beispiele
- The fleet performed complex evolutions during the exercise.
- Pilots practiced aerial evolutions for the air show.
- Military evolutions require careful coordination among units.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The ships did many evolutions in the sea.
- The army trained for new evolutions.
- The planes made fast evolutions in the air.
Grammatik
Grundform
evolution
IPA
GB/ˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
US/ˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
Silben & Betonung
evol - u - tion (3 Silben)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: evolution
- Plural: evolution, evolutions
Wortfamilie
Forms
evolutions
noun
Core family
evolve
verb B2
evolutionary
adjective B2
Related words
evolutionarily
adverb
evolutionist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unevolved
adjective
Advanced or less common
devolution
noun
devolve
verb
Ausdrücke
cultural evolution
1/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚəl ˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
Gradual change in culture over time
The slow change in culture, traditions, and ideas over many years.
Beispiele
- Cultural evolution has shaped how societies work today.
- Language is an important part of cultural evolution.
human evolution
1/hjˈumən ˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Gradual biological development of humans
The slow change of humans from older species into modern people.
Beispiele
- Fossils give scientists clues about human evolution.
- Human evolution took millions of years.
theory of evolution
1/θˈiɚi əv ˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Scientific explanation for species change
The scientific idea that plants and animals slowly change over time through natural processes like natural selection.
Beispiele
- The theory of evolution is taught in most biology classes.
- Many scientists have added evidence to support the theory of evolution.