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metaevolution

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The evolution of the elements of evolutionary systems. Applying evolutionary concepts to non-living systems. Applying evolutionary concepts to individual learning and personal development. Examining the implications and past and future developments of evolution.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: biology, human-sciences, natural-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *me Proto-Indo-European *meth2? Ancient Greek μετᾰ́ (metắ) Ancient Greek μετᾰ- (metă-)lbor. English meta- English evolution English metaevolution From meta- + evolution.