1.
evolution; biological evolution
The biological process by which species change over generations through natural selection.
人類は猿から進化したとされる。
It's said that humans evolved from apes.
進化論はダーウィンが提唱した。
The theory of evolution was proposed by Darwin.
2.
advancement; development; improvement
Progress or improvement in technology, society, or any field. Figurative evolution.
テクノロジーは急速に進化している。
Technology is evolving rapidly.
進化 is used both scientifically and figuratively.
SCIENTIFIC TERMS:
- 進化論: theory of evolution
- 進化の過程: process of evolution
- 自然選択: natural selection
FIGURATIVE USAGE:
- スマホの進化: smartphone evolution
- サービスの進化: service improvement
Related Words
Antonym:
退化 (degeneration)