evolutivo
“evolutivo” means “evolutionary” in Spanish (related to biological or natural evolution).
evolutionary, developmental
Also: gradual
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El proceso evolutivo del ser humano ha tomado millones de años.
B2The human evolutionary process has taken millions of years.
La psicología evolutiva estudia cómo cambiamos desde que nacemos hasta que morimos.
C1Developmental psychology studies how we change from the time we are born until we die.
Este nuevo modelo es un paso evolutivo, no un cambio radical.
B2This new model is an evolutionary step, not a radical change.
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From Latin 'evolutio', meaning 'an unrolling or unfolding'. It originally referred to unrolling a scroll to read it.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'evolutivo' only for science?
No! While common in biology, you can use it to describe a slow, gradual change in technology, business, or personal growth.
Can I say 'evolucionario'?
It is technically in the dictionary, but it's very rare and often considered an 'anglicism' (a word borrowed from English). Use 'evolutivo' to sound more natural.
What is the opposite of 'evolutivo'?
If you mean something that moves backward, the word is 'involutivo'. If you mean something that stays the same, you could use 'estático' (static).