Evolution
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The gradual development and change of something over time, especially the biological process by which species develop from earlier forms. It represents progressive transformation.
“Darwin's theory of evolution revolutionised our understanding of biological diversity.”
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/ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/
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ev·o·lu·tion
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Four O's make this unusual; -TION ending is standard
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Worth 13 points; V (4pts) adds value to this word
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