evolutionary

BrE /ɪˌvɒləˈtʃənərɪ/ AmE /ˌɛvoʊluˈteɪʃəneri/

adjective en → es

1 SCIENCE B2

relating to the theory of evolution, which explains how living things change over time

evolutivo

  • an evolutionary process

Collocations evolutionary biology · evolutionary changes

  • The study of evolutionary biology helps us understand how species adapt.

    El estudio de la biología evolutiva nos ayuda a entender cómo las especies se adaptan.

2 DEVELOPMENT C1

relating to gradual development or improvement over time

evolutivo, de desarrollo

  • an evolutionary change

Collocations evolutionary progress · evolutionary improvements

  • The company's evolutionary changes have made it more competitive.

    Los cambios evolutivos de la empresa han hecho que sea más competitiva.