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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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Embarrassment, he added, is an evolutionary feature unique to humans.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

The researchers suggest that larger brains may have provided major evolutionary advantages, even if the hormonal conditions associated with that development also carried biological costs for males.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

The manager introduced a white paper in May, framing what he said was the 4th evolutionary stage, or 4.0, of value investing.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

Paternal care, however, followed two different evolutionary routes.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

For example, some evolutionary psychologists argue that ancient foraging bands were not composed of nuclear families centred on monogamous couples.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari



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