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evolution

evolution

Meaning of evolution

the gradual development of living things or ideas over time

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British English/ˌiːvəˈluːʃən/
American English/ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/
Russian transcription[ɪvɐlʲʊˈtsɨjə]
evolution
evolution - эволюция
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evolution with Russian translation

evolution usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Учёные часто обсуждают эволюцию видов.

Scientists often discuss the evolution of species.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Эволюция этой идеи заняла много лет.

The evolution of this idea took many years.

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evolution translation: эволюция. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce evolution

/ˌiːvəˈluːʃən/

evolution translation

эволюция

evolution examples

Scientists often discuss the evolution of species.

evolution transcription

/ˌiːvəˈluːʃən/, /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

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evolution meaning: what does it mean?

the gradual development of living things or ideas over time

evolution pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

evolution is pronounced as /ˌiːvəˈluːʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

evolution definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Scientists often discuss the evolution of species. Translation: Учёные часто обсуждают эволюцию видов.

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