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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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Somewhere along the way, for evolutionary reasons, aging has become baked into the process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

At the same time, the differences between chimpanzees and bonobos indicate that there is more than one evolutionary strategy for managing social connections.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Together, these findings reinforce a growing theme in evolutionary biology.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Recent research in evolutionary genetics has continued to emphasize the importance of changing environments.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Since completing my Ph.D. in 1961, I have divided my scientific research efforts between two fields: molecular physiology on the one hand, evolutionary biology and biogeography on the other hand.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond



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