word | evolution |
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definition | A process of change from a lower, simpler, or worse state to one that is higher, more complex, or better. |
eg_sentence | Thomas Jefferson and the other Founding Fathers believed that political evolution reached its highest form in democracy. |
explanation | Part of the humor of the old Flintstones cartoon show is that it contradicts what is known about biological evolution, since humans actually evolved long after dinosaurs were extinct. Evolution can also be used more broadly to refer to technology, society, and other human creations. For example, an idea may evolve, even in your own mind, as the months or years pass. And though many people don't believe that human beings truly become better with the passing centuries, many will argue that our societies tend to evolve, producing more goods and providing more protection for more people |
IPA | ˌɛvəˈluʃən |
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