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evolutionary history
The scientific description of the origin and development of living beings, either referring to the evolution of an entire species (phylogenesis) or to the development of an individual organism (ontogenesis).
Die Entwicklungsgeschichte des Menschen ist ein zentrales Thema der Biologie.
The evolutionary history of humans is a central topic in biology.
The word is made up of 'Entwicklung' (development), the linking -s, and 'Geschichte' (history). So it literally means the 'history of a development'.
Das Museum zeigt die Entwicklungsgeschichte der Fotografie.
The museum shows the development history of photography.
'Entwicklungsgeschichte' (development history) is very often followed by a noun in the genitive that specifies whose or what development is being described.
Sie studierte die Entwicklungsgeschichte der Demokratie in Europa.
She studied the development history of democracy in Europe.
The context makes the meaning clear: if it is about living beings, species, or humans, biological evolution is meant. If it is about companies, products, ideas, or places, historical development is meant.
Die Entwicklungsgeschichte der Vögel aus Dinosauriern ist faszinierend.
The evolutionary history of birds from dinosaurs is fascinating.
When referring to the history of something, the 'Entwicklungsgeschichte' (development history) is often 'dargestellt' (presented), 'beschrieben' (described), 'skizziert' (outlined), or 'nachgezeichnet' (traced).
Der Autor zeichnet die Entwicklungsgeschichte der Stadt eindrücklich nach.
The author vividly traces the development history of the city.
story / history
'die Geschichte' and 'die Entwicklungsgeschichte' both deal with the past. 'Geschichte' is the broad term for past events or the subject that studies them. 'Entwicklungsgeschichte' is more specific and describes how something has changed over time. This can refer to an object, an idea, or even a living being. Learners may confuse the words because both refer to a course of events in the past. 'Geschichte' works in a general sense; 'Entwicklungsgeschichte' fits when the origin and the individual changes are especially important.
Im Biologiekurs lernen wir die Entwicklungsgeschichte des Menschen kennen.
In biology class, we learn about the evolutionary history of humans.
Die Geschichte dieser Region ist in vielen alten Dokumenten beschrieben.
The history of this region is described in many old documents.