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evolutionary

[ev-uh-loo-shuh-ner-ee, ee-vuh-] / ˌɛv əˈlu ʃəˌnɛr i, ˌi və- /
ADJECTIVE
pertaining to evolution or development
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The team believes the new analytical method developed for the study could also help researchers investigate the evolutionary origins of diseases such as cancer.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

"Each of the newly recognized species seems to occupy a relatively restricted range in fragile mountain environments, highlighting new ecological and evolutionary questions," says Daniel Jablonski.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Now, scientists have a new clue as to why: Research links right-hand bias with evolutionary brain development and upright walking.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

In the process, we also traced a unique evolutionary comeback in one of their most iconic groups – goannas.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

The whole process was much more evolutionary than revolutionary, especially during the sixteenth century.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin



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