development#2 (n)
evolution#1 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 22
def a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
examples the development of his ideas took many years
the evolution of Greek civilization
the slow development of her skill as a writer
Outgoing links
Hypernym process, physical process
Derivationally related form evolution → evolve
Antonym evolution → devolution
Derivationally related form development → develop
Hyponym assibilation; deepening; growth; unfolding, flowering
Incoming links
Hyponym process, physical process
Hypernym assibilation; deepening; growth; unfolding, flowering
Antonym devolution → evolution
Derivationally related form evolve → evolution
Derivationally related form develop → development

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