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theory of evolution
A scientific theory that explains the origin and change of species through natural processes such as mutation, selection, and heredity. It is the foundation of modern biology.
Charles Darwin hat mit seiner Evolutionstheorie unser Verständnis vom Leben revolutioniert.
With his theory of evolution, Charles Darwin revolutionized our understanding of life.
The word is composed of 'Evolution' (evolution), the linking '-s-', and 'Theorie' (theory). So it literally means 'die Theorie der Evolution' (the theory of evolution).
Die Evolutionstheorie ist ein zentraler Bestandteil des Biologieunterrichts.
The theory of evolution is a central component of biology lessons.
'Die Evolutionstheorie' (the theory of evolution) is a central technical term from biology. It is used in scientific and educational contexts.
In seinem Buch erklärt er die Grundlagen der Evolutionstheorie für Laien.
In his book, he explains the basics of the theory of evolution for laypeople.
This noun is often associated with the name 'Charles Darwin'. Typical verbs are 'die Evolutionstheorie entwickeln' (to develop the theory of evolution), 'begründen' (to establish), 'vertreten' (to advocate), or also 'anzweifeln' (to question).
Charles Darwin begründete die moderne Evolutionstheorie.
Charles Darwin established the modern theory of evolution.
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'die Evolution' and 'die Evolutionstheorie' are closely connected, but they are not the same thing. 'Die Evolution' is the biological process: living beings change over a very long time. 'Die Evolutionstheorie' is the scientific explanation of this process. Learners can confuse the words because both often appear together in biology class. As a memory aid: evolution is what happens in nature; the theory of evolution explains how and why it happens.
In der Schule lernen wir, warum die Evolutionstheorie für die Biologie wichtig ist.
At school, we learn why the theory of evolution is important for biology.
Die Evolution der Tiere dauerte viele Millionen Jahre.
The evolution of animals took many millions of years.