Phrase guide

speculative evolution

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

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  • UK: /ˈspɛkjələˌtɪv ˌiːvəˈluːʃən/
  • UK: /ˈspɛkjələˌtɪv ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/
  • US: /ˈspɛkjələˌtɪv ˌɛvəˈluʃən/
  • US: /ˈspɛkjəˌleɪtɪv ˌɛvəˈluʃən/

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noun

Meaning 1

A subgenre of science fiction and an artistic movement focused on hypothetical scenarios in the evolution of life.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: spec evo

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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