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EVOLUTION Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word evolution. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word evolution. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for EVOLUTION

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development
verb, nounv, n
noun

• act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

• a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)

• (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

• a recent event that has some relevance for the present situation

• the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful

• a district that has been developed to serve some purpose

• a state in which things are improving; the result of developing (as in the early part of a game of chess)

• processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible

• (music) the section of a composition or movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes are developed and elaborated

adaptation
nounn
noun

• a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form

• the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)

• (physiology) the responsive adjustment of a sense organ (as the eye) to varying conditions (as of light)

advancement
nounn
noun

• encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• gradual improvement or growth or development

change
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

• a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

• the action of changing something

• the result of alteration or modification

• the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due

• a thing that is different

• a different or fresh set of clothes

• coins of small denomination regarded collectively

• money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency

• a difference that is usually pleasant

verb

• cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

• undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

• become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

• lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

• change clothes; put on different clothes

• exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

• give to, and receive from, one another

• change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

• become deeper in tone

• remove or replace the coverings of

expansion
nounn
noun

• the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

• a function expressed as a sum or product of terms

• a discussion that provides additional information

• adding information or detail

growth
nounn
noun

• (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

• a progression from simpler to more complex forms

• a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important

• vegetation that has grown

• the gradual beginning or coming forth

• (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)

• something grown or growing

improvement
nounn
noun

• a change for the better; progress in development

• the act of improving something

• a condition superior to an earlier condition

maturation
nounn
noun

• coming to full development; becoming mature

• (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

• (medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus

metamorphosis
nounn
noun

• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals

• a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances

• a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft

modification
nounn
noun

• the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

• slightly modified copy; not an exact copy

• the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase

• an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

progress
verb, nounv, n
noun

• gradual improvement or growth or development

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• a movement forward

verb

• develop in a positive way

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• form or accumulate steadily

progression
nounn
noun

• a series with a definite pattern of advance

• a movement forward

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

refinement
nounn
noun

• a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

• the result of improving something

• the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

• the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

transformation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a qualitative change

• (mathematics) a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system

• a rule describing the conversion of one syntactic structure into another related syntactic structure

• (genetics) modification of a cell or bacterium by the uptake and incorporation of exogenous DNA

• the act of changing in form or shape or appearance

unfolding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a developmental process

morphing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• To change shape, from one form to another, through computer animation.

• (of fantastic beings in science fiction or fantasy) To shapeshift.

• To undergo dramatic change in a seamless and barely noticeable fashion.

noun

• The smooth transformation of one image into another using digital tweening.

phylogenesis
nounn
noun

• (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms

phylogeny
nounn
noun

• (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms

organic evolution
nounn
noun

• (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms

Best Hypernyms For EVOLUTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for evolution, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
process
Phrases (3)
biological processorganic processphysical process

Alternatives for DEVELOPMENT

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