evolutionary
Meaning
Pertaining to the gradual development and adaptation of organisms, ideas, or systems over time, often characterized by a process of change that is influenced by environmental or contextual factors; in a broader sense, it can also refer to progressive chan
💡 The term "evolutionary" is often misused in casual contexts to imply mere change; however, in academic discourse, it specifically denotes a process that is systematic and often driven by underlying mechanisms such as natural selection or cultural adaptation.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
her
early
morning
walk
through
the
city
park
,
Maria
paused
to
watch
a
pair
of
sparrows
probing
the
flower
beds
for
insects
.
She
had
noticed
over
weeks
how
their
behavior
had
subtly
changed
,
with
bolder
movements
near
people
and
a
new
preference
for
crumbs
beside
the
benches
.
As
a
graduate
student
studying
animal
behavior
,
she
considered
these
shifts
not
merely
random
but
part
of
an
evolutionary
response
to
the
urban
environment
.
Collecting
small
notes
and
photographs
,
she
tried
to
identify
consistent
patterns
that
might
indicate
adaptation
rather
than
occasional
chance
.
By
the
time
she
left
,
the
quiet
snapshot
of
two
birds
felt
like
evidence
of
a
slow
,
practical
change
happening
all
around
her
.
Common Phrases
evolutionary biology
evolutionary theory
evolutionary processes
Related Words
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