evolution

English

/ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/, /ˌɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n/

noun
Definitions
  • A change of position.
  • An unfolding.
  • Process of development.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ēvolūtiōnis, ēvolūtiō (the act of unrolling, unfolding opening).

Origin

Latin

ēvolūtiōnis, ēvolūtiō

Gloss

the act of unrolling, unfolding opening

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