What does "evolved" mean?

1. (developed over time) changed slowly over a long period to become better or more complex. 2. (advanced or sophisticated) having reached a high level of development or thinking. 3. (biologically gifted) having special or better physical abilities than others.

evolved

v. · adj.

US //iˈvɑɫvd// UK //ɪvˈɒlvd// evolved

1 developed over time (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Science

changed slowly over a long period to become better or more complex.

developed gradually by a process of natural or logical progression. This past tense form often takes the preposition 'from'.

Example

The small family business evolved into a global company over thirty years.

Example

The species evolved from a common ancestor that lived in the tropical rainforests millions of years ago.
- stagnated
2 advanced or sophisticated (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

having reached a high level of development or thinking.

having reached a sophisticated or highly developed state through iterative change.

Example

They have a very evolved way of solving problems without arguing.

Example

The software features an evolved user interface that anticipates the needs of professional designers.
- primitive
- basic

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3 biologically gifted (adj.)
C1 Advanced Informal Humorous

having special or better physical abilities than others.

possessing superior biological or physical traits, often used in a lighthearted or speculative context.

Example

He is so fast on the pitch that he seems more evolved than the rest of us.

Example

In many science fiction stories, the characters encounter evolved humans who possess telepathic abilities.
- gifted
- superior