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evolution

[/ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/]
nounfemininepl: evoluções
evolução
1. The gradual development of something over time
The evolution of technology has changed our daily lives.
A evolução da tecnologia mudou nossas vidas diárias.
2. In biology, the process by which different kinds of living organisms developed from earlier forms
Darwin's theory of evolution explains the diversity of life on Earth.
A teoria da evolução de Darwin explica a diversidade da vida na Terra.
3. A sequence of movements or changes that happen gradually
The evolution of the dance routine impressed the judges.
A evolução da sequência de dança impressionou os jurados.
Synonyms
developmentprogressadvancementtransformation
Antonyms
stagnationregressiondecline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
evolução
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
evolução
Standard usage, commonly used in business and science contexts
Portugal
evolução
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

evolution in action - evolução em ação
constant evolution - evolução constante
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