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evolution emergent evolution

Main Entry: evo·lu·tion
Pronunciation: ev--lü-shn also -v-
Function: noun
1 : a process of change in a certain direction <tumor evolution and progression -- I. J. Fidler et al>
2 a : the historical development of a biological group (as a race or species) : PHYLOGENY b : a theory that the various types of animals and plants have their origin in other preexisting types and that the distinguishable differences are due to modifications in successive generations
- evo·lu·tion·ari·ly /-sh-ner--l/ adverb
- evo·lu·tion·ary /-sh-ner-/ adjective