Evolution/evoluˈt͡si̯oːn/evolution; development
Evolution is a German noun that means evolution or development. It is pronounced /evoluˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Evolutionen".
Definitions
1.gradual development of organisms over generations(biology)
a.biological theory of the origin and transformation of species
Charles Darwin hat die Theorie der Evolution geprägt.—Charles Darwin shaped the theory of evolution.
b.slow change and adaptation of living beings
Die Evolution hat den Menschen an verschiedene Lebensräume angepasst.—Evolution has adapted humans to different habitats.
2.gradual development or change of something(general)
a.process of continuous improvement or transformation
Die Evolution der Technik schreitet rasant voran.—The evolution of technology is progressing rapidly.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Evolution | die Evolutionen |
| Genitive | der Evolution | der Evolutionen |
| Dative | der Evolution | den Evolutionen |
| Accusative | die Evolution | die Evolutionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Evolution" mean in English?
- "Evolution" means evolution or development. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Evolution"?
- "Evolution" is pronounced /evoluˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Evolution" der, die, or das?
- "Evolution" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Evolution"?
- The plural of "Evolution" is "Evolutionen".
- What part of speech is "Evolution"?
- "Evolution" is a noun in German.
