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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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"Comparing bonobos and chimpanzees - our two closest relatives - offers fascinating insight into the evolutionary roots of social behaviour and how they, and we, manage tension, competition and cooperation," said Dr Jake Brooker.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

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

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

"We were pleasantly surprised by how strong and seemingly natural the chimpanzees' attraction to crystals was. This suggests that sensitivity to such objects may have deep evolutionary roots."

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

"Our work helps explain our fascination with crystals and contributes to the understanding of the evolutionary roots of aesthetics and worldview," concluded García-Ruiz.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

The surface of the sea is a mirror, reflecting divergent evolutionary paths.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides



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