evolutionary
gb/ˌɛvəlˈuʃənˌɛɹi/ us/ˌɛvəlˈuʃənˌɛɹi/
B2
Anglais
~ 4300
evolúciós, fejlődés, fokozatos, fokozatos fejlődés, inkrementális
B2
TECHNICAL
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evolúciós
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[evolutionary] [noun]
Evolutionary theory explains how different species have developed over millions of years.
Az evolúciós elmélet megmagyarázza, hogyan alakultak ki a különböző fajok évmilliók során.
The scientist presented new evidence for an evolutionary link between birds and dinosaurs.
A tudós új bizonyítékokat mutatott be a madarak és a dinoszauruszok közötti evolúciós kapcsolatra.
Human language is considered an evolutionary adaptation for communication.
Some diseases have an evolutionary advantage that helps them survive treatments.
Evolutionary changes can be slow and difficult to observe within a single lifetime.
Exemples pédagogiques
We studied the evolutionary history of whales.
A bálnák evolúciós történetét tanulmányoztuk.
This book is about evolutionary change in plants.
Ez a könyv a növények evolúciós változásairól szól.
Evolutionary biology looks at how animals change over time.
The giraffe's neck is an evolutionary feature.
An evolutionary process can take millions of years.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'evolutionary' with 'evolving'. 'Evolutionary' describes something related to evolution in general, while 'evolving' means currently changing or developing.
Sens
Relating to biological evolution
Collocations
evolutionary theory
|evolutionary biology
|evolutionary process
|evolutionary change
|evolutionary history
Synonymes
biological (Describes something relating to living things generally, not only their gradual change over time.)
Antonymes
non-evolutionary (Not related to or influenced by evolution.)
Thèmes
science
|biology
|nature
Définition
About how plants, animals, or other living things slowly change over many years.
Describing something connected to or resulting from the gradual development of species over time through natural selection and other processes.
B2
2
Schéma d’usage :
[evolutionary] [noun]
The new software represents an evolutionary improvement over the previous version.
Az új szoftver az előző verzióhoz képest inkább fokozatos továbbfejlesztésnek tekinthető.
Company policy changes have been evolutionary rather than revolutionary.
A vállalati szabályzat módosításai fokozatosak voltak, nem pedig forradalmiak.
Language learning is often an evolutionary process requiring patience.
The design changes were evolutionary, building on previous models.
Scientific understanding grows through an evolutionary accumulation of knowledge.
Exemples pédagogiques
The phone has had evolutionary changes over the years.
A telefon az évek során fokozatos változásokon ment keresztül.
Her career shows an evolutionary path from teacher to principal.
Pályafutása fokozatos fejlődési utat mutat a tanári munkától az igazgatói posztig.
This car model is an evolutionary update from last year.
Learning English is an evolutionary process.
The city's transport system improved in an evolutionary way.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'evolutionary' with 'revolutionary'. They are opposites in this context: 'evolutionary' is slow change, 'revolutionary' is fast and dramatic change.
Sens
Involving gradual change over time
Collocations
evolutionary process
|evolutionary step
|evolutionary improvement
|evolutionary design
Synonymes
gradual (Focuses on slowness of change, not necessarily on progressive development.)
Antonymes
revolutionary (Involves sudden and dramatic change instead of slow development.)
Thèmes
development
|technology
|society
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Changing slowly over time in small steps.
Describing a process, idea, or system that develops slowly and steadily rather than suddenly.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
evolutionary
API
GB/ˌɛvəlˈuʃənˌɛɹi/
US/ˌɛvəlˈuʃənˌɛɹi/
Syllabes et accentuation
evol - u - tion - ary (4 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: evolutionary
Famille de mots
Expressions
evolutionary biology
1/ˌɛvəlˈuʃənˌɛɹi baɪˈɑləd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
technical
Study of evolution in living things
The science that studies how plants and animals change over time.
Exemples
- Evolutionary biology seeks to explain how species adapt to their environments.
- He is a professor of evolutionary biology at the university.
evolutionary process
1/ˌɛvəlˈuʃənˌɛɹi pɹˈɑsˌɛs/
fixed phrase
Gradual development process
A slow way something changes step by step over time.
Exemples
- The creation of the internet was an evolutionary process involving many small innovations.
- Cultural traditions often change through an evolutionary process.