Third person singular present of evolve; develops gradually or undergoes change over time. Refers to both biological evolution and general development processes.
Latin 'evolvere' (to unroll, unfold), from 'e-' (out) + 'volvere' (to roll). Originally meant to unroll a scroll, later extended to any gradual unfolding or development.
The evolution of 'evolve' from unrolling scrolls to describing species change perfectly mirrors the concept itself—how simple processes can lead to complex transformations over time.
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