B2 verb Neutral

evolution

/ˌev.əˈluː.ʃən/

The gradual process of change and development of something over time, moving from a simpler to a more complex or better state. It is most commonly used in biology to describe how species change over generations, but it can also refer to the development of ideas, technology, or systems.

Beispiele

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1

The evolution of his cooking skills has been amazing to watch over the last few years.

The evolution of his cooking skills has been amazing to watch over the last few years.

2

This academic paper traces the evolution of democratic institutions in Western Europe.

This academic paper traces the evolution of democratic institutions in Western Europe.

3

My fashion sense has gone through quite an evolution since I was a teenager.

My fashion sense has gone through quite an evolution since I was a teenager.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
evolution
Verb
evolve
Adverb
evolutionarily
Adjektiv
evolutionary
Verwandt
evolutionist
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'E' in Evolution standing for 'Extending' over time, while the 'R' in Revolution stands for 'Rapid' or 'Radical' change.

Schnelles Quiz

The _______ of smartphones has completely changed the way we communicate daily.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: evolution

Beispiele

1

The evolution of his cooking skills has been amazing to watch over the last few years.

everyday

The evolution of his cooking skills has been amazing to watch over the last few years.

2

This academic paper traces the evolution of democratic institutions in Western Europe.

formal

This academic paper traces the evolution of democratic institutions in Western Europe.

3

My fashion sense has gone through quite an evolution since I was a teenager.

informal

My fashion sense has gone through quite an evolution since I was a teenager.

4

Darwin's theory of evolution provided a revolutionary framework for understanding natural history.

academic

Darwin's theory of evolution provided a revolutionary framework for understanding natural history.

5

The company's evolution from a small startup to a global tech giant took nearly two decades.

business

The company's evolution from a small startup to a global tech giant took nearly two decades.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
evolution
Verb
evolve
Adverb
evolutionarily
Adjektiv
evolutionary
Verwandt
evolutionist

Häufige Kollokationen

biological evolution biological evolution
rapid evolution rapid evolution
theory of evolution theory of evolution
social evolution social evolution
constant evolution constant evolution

Häufige Phrasen

the evolution of the species

the evolution of the species

in a state of evolution

in a state of evolution

digital evolution

digital evolution

Wird oft verwechselt mit

evolution vs revolution

Evolution is a slow, gradual change over time, whereas revolution implies a sudden, radical, or often violent change.

evolution vs evaluation

Evaluation is the act of judging or calculating the value of something, while evolution is the process of development.

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Nutzungshinweise

While it originates in biology, 'evolution' is frequently used in business and social contexts to describe any non-static process of growth. It is usually treated as an uncountable noun when referring to the concept, but can be countable when referring to specific instances.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'revolution' when they mean 'evolution'. Remember: 'Evolution' is like a slow-growing tree; 'Revolution' is like a sudden storm.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'E' in Evolution standing for 'Extending' over time, while the 'R' in Revolution stands for 'Rapid' or 'Radical' change.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin word 'evolutio', meaning 'unrolling of a book', describing a gradual unfolding of events.

Grammatikmuster

uncountable (abstract concept) countable (specific types or periods) often follows 'the' and precedes 'of'
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Kultureller Kontext

The concept of evolution is central to modern science but remains a topic of cultural and religious debate in some parts of the world.

Schnelles Quiz

The _______ of smartphones has completely changed the way we communicate daily.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: evolution

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