English · Word Candidate

evolutionary

/ˌiː.vəˈl(j)uː.ʃən.ɹi/

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Meaning · English

Of or relating to the biological theory of evolution.

Adjective

The evolutionary history of marine mammals includes land-dwelling ancestors.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Having formal similarities to the biological theory of evolution.

Adjective

The basic elements of an evolutionary growth theory are discussed in Section II.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “evolutionary” mean?

Of or relating to the biological theory of evolution.

Is “evolutionary” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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