Evolutionally

/ˌɛvəˈluːʃənəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or through the process of evolution; gradually and developmentally.

Etymology

From 'evolutional' + '-ly' adverbial suffix. A rare formal adverb used primarily in academic and technical writing.

Kelly Says

This word is almost never used in everyday speech, but when scientists write 'this species differs evolutionally from its ancestor,' they're emphasizing the *process* of change over time.

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