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evolution in Latin

evolution in Latin is prōgressus, seriēs, ēvolūtiō vītae — evolution means the gradual process by which species of living things change over many generations, driven by natural selection.

evolution in Latin

prōgressus
noun
(geometry) The opening out of a curve; now more generally, the gradual transformation of a curve by a change of the conditions generating it. [from 17th c.]
seriēs
noun
(geometry) The opening out of a curve; now more generally, the gradual transformation of a curve by a change of the conditions generating it. [from 17th c.]
ēvolūtiō vītae
noun
(biology) The transformation of animals, plants and other living things into different forms (now understood as a change in genetic composition) by the accumulation of changes over successive generations. [from 19th c.]
evolutio
noun
(biology) The transformation of animals, plants and other living things into different forms (now understood as a change in genetic composition) by the accumulation of changes over successive generations. [from 19th c.]

What does "evolution" mean?

  1. noun The gradual process by which species of living things change over many generations, driven by natural selection.
    "Darwin's theory of evolution explains how species adapt over time."
  2. noun A gradual process of development or change in something over time.
    "The evolution of smartphones has been remarkably fast."
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evolution in a sentence

  • Darwin's theory of evolution explains how species adapt over time.
  • Through evolution, giraffes slowly developed longer necks over countless generations.
  • The evolution of smartphones has been remarkably fast.
  • You can trace the evolution of the company's brand over three decades.

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What is "evolution" in Latin?
"evolution" in Latin is prōgressus, seriēs, ēvolūtiō vītae. evolution means: The gradual process by which species of living things change over many generations, driven by natural selection.
How do you use "evolution" in a sentence?
Example: "Darwin's theory of evolution explains how species adapt over time." In Latin, "evolution" is prōgressus, seriēs, ēvolūtiō vītae.
Are there other ways to say "evolution" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "evolution": prōgressus, seriēs, ēvolūtiō vītae, evolutio.
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