evolutionär
evolutionary
Relating to evolution or originating from or explained by evolution.
EXAMPLE
Die evolutionäre Entwicklung des Menschen dauerte Millionen von Jahren.
The evolutionary development of humans took millions of years.
evolutionär
evolutionary
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Meanings
evolutionär
evolutionary
Taking place gradually and in small, successive steps, without a fundamental break with the previous state.
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung setzt auf eine evolutionäre Veränderung des Bildungssystems.
The government is relying on evolutionary change to the education system.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry evolutionär, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
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After ein, eine
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Without article
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Evolutionär' is derived from 'Evolution' (evolution) and initially refers to development over many generations. The suffix '-är' forms an adjective here that expresses a relationship to this area.
EXAMPLE
Die evolutionäre Anpassung dieser Tierart lässt sich gut beobachten.
The evolutionary adaptation of this animal species can be observed clearly.
Typical collocations
In its biological meaning, 'evolutionär' often occurs with words such as 'Entwicklung' (development), 'Anpassung' (adaptation), 'Prozess' (process), 'Theorie' (theory), or 'Geschichte' (history).
EXAMPLE
Die evolutionäre Anpassung an neue Lebensräume kann sehr lange dauern.
Adaptation to new habitats through evolution can take a very long time.
Political context
In its figurative meaning, 'evolutionär' is often used in political, social, and economic texts. It frequently refers to changes, reforms, or developments that take place gradually.
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen plant eine evolutionäre Weiterentwicklung seiner Arbeitsabläufe.
The company is planning the evolutionary development of its work processes.
In real life
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