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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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By examining galaxies in such detail, researchers can better understand how travel through a galaxy cluster influences star formation and drives long-term evolutionary changes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

At the same time, the differences between chimpanzees and bonobos indicate that there is more than one evolutionary strategy for managing social connections.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Recent research in evolutionary genetics has continued to emphasize the importance of changing environments.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

What makes this especially surprising is its place on the evolutionary tree.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

This evolutionary response is not one that does the genetically susceptible dying individual any good.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond



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