One who or that which evolves; something that undergoes evolutionary change or causes evolution.
From 'evolve' + '-er' suffix meaning 'one who does.' A modern term used in both biological and metaphorical contexts.
In evolutionary programming, an 'evolver' is literally the algorithm that simulates natural selection—it's the digital version of the environment selecting winners and losers.
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