evolutionary
UK/,iːvə'luːʃənərɪ/US/,i:vә'lu:ʃәnәri/
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Relating to biological evolution; developing gradually rather than suddenly
进化的；渐进的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedevolutionout of, from
+
-aryroll, turn (volvere); will, wish (velle)
=evolutionary
evolution + -ary = relating to evolution. Often contrasted with revolutionary: evolutionary change is gradual, revolutionary change is sudden.
Common Collocations
- 1.evolutionary biology进化生物学
- 2.evolutionary process进化过程
- 3.evolutionary change渐进式变化
- 4.evolutionary advantage进化优势
Example Sentences
- 1.
These reforms are evolutionary, not a sudden overhaul.
- 2.
Birds share an evolutionary ancestor with dinosaurs.