Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/eβoluˈθjon/

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Translation

evolution

Word origin

From Latin evolutio, from evolvere ('to unroll, unfold'), from e- ('out') plus volvere ('to roll').

Origin
Latin
Root
evolutio
English cognates
evolution, evolve, revolve

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralevoluciones

Examples

fascina biólogos.

The evolution of species fascinates biologists.

gran .

We have seen great development in his work.

constante .

Technology is in constant evolution.

.

The doctor is monitoring the patient's progress.

clima científicos.

The evolution of the climate worries scientists.

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This word is part of lesson 72.