Evolvable

/ɪˈvɒlvəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being evolved; able to undergo change, development, or evolutionary adaptation.

Etymology

From 'evolve' + '-able' suffix meaning capable. A modern technical term used in biology and computer science since the late 20th century.

Kelly Says

In evolutionary computation and AI, scientists ask what's 'evolvable'—which traits in digital creatures can actually change under simulated natural selection, just like real evolution.

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