Intermediate 📚 Vocabulary · #967 of 1319

evolution (n.)

gradual development of species

Examples

  • The theory of evolution.

Key rules

  • Evolution is the gradual development of species over time
  • The theory of evolution, human evolution
  • Evolution is uncountable

Common mistakes

  • The evolutions of humans is slow → The evolution of humans is slow

Use cases

  • Biology
  • History of life
  • Science
💡 Tip: Evolve is the verb.
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