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evolved
Evolved (adjective) means having developed gradually, especially through a process of change or improvement. Example: “Her taste in music has become much more evolved over the years.”
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Having developed gradually, especially through a process of change or improvement.
"Her taste in music has become much more evolved over the years."
"The language is a highly evolved system with many subtle rules."
"The final design is a more evolved version of their first prototype."
How to use evolved
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that has developed and improved over time, past tense/adjective use of "evolve."
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What does “evolved” mean?
The word “evolved” means having developed gradually, especially through a process of change or improvement. In plain terms, describes something that has developed and improved over time, past tense/adjective use of "evolve.".
How do you use “evolved” in a sentence?
Here is “evolved” used in a sentence: “The final design is a more evolved version of their first prototype.”
What part of speech is “evolved”?
“Evolved” is an adjective.
Is “evolved” a common word?
“Evolved” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between evolved and developed?
Both describe something that has changed over time, but evolved stresses gradual, step-by-step change that is often unplanned, while developed can equally describe deliberate, directed effort. A city's slang evolves; a company's strategy is usually developed. When you want to emphasize slow, organic growth rather than design, evolved is the better word.
What is the difference between evolved and advanced?
Evolved describes how something got where it is — through gradual development and change — while advanced describes where it is: far along compared with others. A design can be highly evolved, refined through many revisions, without being technologically advanced, and vice versa.
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