evolution
The slow change in plants, animals, or other living things over a long time.
The process by which living organisms develop and diversify from earlier forms through gradual changes over many generations.
The slow change or growth of something over time.
A process of gradual change or improvement in something, especially in ideas, technology, or culture.
A planned movement from one position to another, usually by soldiers, ships, or airplanes.
A movement or series of movements, especially in military or naval operations, involving a change in position or formation.
- Base: evolution
- Plural: evolution, evolutions
cultural evolution
1Gradual change in culture over time
The slow change in culture, traditions, and ideas over many years.
- Cultural evolution has shaped how societies work today.
- Language is an important part of cultural evolution.
human evolution
1Gradual biological development of humans
The slow change of humans from older species into modern people.
- Fossils give scientists clues about human evolution.
- Human evolution took millions of years.
theory of evolution
1Scientific explanation for species change
The scientific idea that plants and animals slowly change over time through natural processes like natural selection.
- The theory of evolution is taught in most biology classes.
- Many scientists have added evidence to support the theory of evolution.