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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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“We know this because cats’ closest evolutionary relatives, African wild cats, meow.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Asked, for instance, if he meows to his cats, Jonathan B. Losos, an evolutionary biologist and author of the book, “The Cat’s Meow: How Cats Evolved From the Savanna to Your Sofa,” wouldn’t deny it.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

He has told colleagues the changes are intended to be evolutionary rather than revolutionary.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

It suggests both a close evolutionary relationship with true cheetahs and a similarly specialized hunting strategy, neither of which is supported by the new evidence.

From Science Daily Sep. 8, 2026

‘The dodo. It dropped off the evolutionary path.’

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd



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