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evolutionary

[ev-uh-loo-shuh-ner-ee, ee-vuh-] / ˌɛv əˈlu ʃəˌnɛr i, ˌi və- /
ADJECTIVE
pertaining to evolution or development
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The team believes giant prey animals may have triggered an "evolutionary arms race" in which predators evolved stronger jaws and skulls to overpower increasingly massive herbivores.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

The researchers believe the evidence points to a two-stage evolutionary process.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

This latest triumph is simply part of the evolutionary process and the first step towards winning back-to-back World Cup titles.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Created by Jamie Thompson and ten coauthors from three continents, including six researchers from the University of Reading, the database combines seven years of research on cactus traits, habitats, and evolutionary relationships.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

Domesticated chickens and cattle may well be an evolutionary success story, but they are also among the most miserable creatures that ever lived.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari



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