Evolved — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /i-ˈvälv/

Meaning & Definition of Evolved

Evolved (verb)

  1. emit
  2. derive, educe
  3. to produce by natural evolutionary processes

Evolved (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being far along in development

    "whether this is an evolved technology or one still in its infancy is a matter of debate"

    similar: advanced, developed, forward, high, higher, improved, late, progressive, refined
    related: precocious, full-blown, full-fledged, full-scale, aged, grown, mature, matured, perfected, ripe, ripened, civilized, educated, enhanced, enlightened, contemporary, current, cutting-edge, latest, leading-edge, mod, modern, new, newest, newfangled, new-fashioned, novel, now, present-day, recent, space-age, supermodern, ultramodern, up-to-date
    opposite: backward, low, lower, nonprogressive, primitive, rude, rudimentary, undeveloped
    near: green, immature, underdeveloped, undersized, underweight, unripe, unripened, savage, uncivilized, uneducated, early, embryonic, germinal, primeval, primordial, antediluvian, antiquated, antique, dated, fusty, hoary, musty, Neanderthal, obsolete, old, oldfangled, old-fashioned, old-time, out-of-date, outworn, passé, past

Evolved (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to gradually become clearer or more detailed

    "as the governor's plans for the reform of state government evolved, objections from various groups inevitably arose"

    similar: developed, elaborated, unfolded
    related: advanced, fared, forged, got along, got on, marched, proceeded, progressed, blossomed, grew, matured, ripened, materialized, emerged, played out

  2. to throw or give off

    "baking soda and citric acid react with each other and evolve carbon dioxide"

    similar: cast, discharged, emanated, emitted, exhaled, expelled, expired (archaic), gave out, irradiated, issued, radiated, released, sent (out), shot, threw out, vented
    related: eliminated, evacuated, excreted, exuded, oozed, secreted, ejected, erupted, gushed, jetted, outpoured, poured, spewed, spouted, sprayed, spurted, squirted
    near: absorbed, inhaled, soaked (up), sponged, sucked (up), took up

Related Entry: Evolve (verb)

Evolve is a different word from Evolved. The synonyms below are for evolve, not for evolved.

  1. to gradually become clearer or more detailed

    "as the governor's plans for the reform of state government evolved, objections from various groups inevitably arose"

    similar: develop, elaborate, unfold
    related: advance, fare, forge, get along, get on, march, proceed, progress, blossom, grow, mature, ripen, materialize, emerge, play out

  2. to throw or give off

    "baking soda and citric acid react with each other and evolve carbon dioxide"

    similar: cast, discharge, emanate, emit, exhale, expel, expire (archaic), give out, irradiate, issue, radiate, release, send (out), shoot, throw out, vent
    related: eliminate, evacuate, excrete, exude, ooze, secrete, eject, erupt, gush, jet, outpour, pour, spew, spout, spray, spurt, squirt
    near: absorb, inhale, soak (up), sponge, suck (up), take up

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Evolved

The most common words with a similar meaning to Evolved:

Archaic: expired
advanced, developed, forward, high, higher, improved, late, progressive, refined, elaborated, unfolded, cast, discharged, emanated, emitted, exhaled, expelled, gave out, irradiated, issued, radiated, released, sent (out), shot, threw out, vented

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Evolved

Words with the opposite meaning of Evolved:

backward, low, lower, nonprogressive, primitive, rude, rudimentary, undeveloped

Related Words for Evolved

precocious, full-blown, full-fledged, full-scale, aged, grown, mature, matured, perfected, ripe, ripened, civilized, educated, enhanced, enlightened, contemporary, current, cutting-edge, latest, leading-edge, mod, modern, new, newest, newfangled, new-fashioned, novel, now, present-day, recent

Near Antonyms of Evolved

green, immature, underdeveloped, undersized, underweight, unripe, unripened, savage, uncivilized, uneducated, early, embryonic, germinal, primeval, primordial, antediluvian, antiquated, antique, dated, fusty, hoary, musty, Neanderthal, obsolete, old, oldfangled, old-fashioned, old-time, out-of-date, outworn

Word Forms of Evolved

Inflections: evolving

Derived words: evolvable (adjective), evolvement (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Evolved

borrowed from Latin ēvolvere "to roll out or away, unwind, unroll, narrate (a series of events)," from ē-, variant of ex- ex-:1 before voiced consonants + volvere "to set in a circular course, cause to roll, bring round" wallow:1

First known use: 1772t

Frequently Asked Questions about Evolved

What does "Evolved" mean?

"Evolved" means emit. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: emit. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Evolved"?

Other words for "Evolved" include advanced, developed, forward, high, higher, improved, late and progressive. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Evolved" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Evolved"?

There are 90 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Evolved". Common alternatives include advanced, developed, forward, high, higher, improved, late, progressive, refined and elaborated.

What is the opposite of "Evolved"?

Antonyms of "Evolved" include backward, low, lower, nonprogressive, primitive, rude, rudimentary and undeveloped. Near antonyms include green, immature, underdeveloped and undersized.

How do you use "Evolved" in a sentence?

Examples of "Evolved" in a sentence: "whether this is an evolved technology or one still in its infancy is a matter of debate"; "as the governor's plans for the reform of state government evolved, objections from various groups inevitably arose"; "baking soda and citric acid react with each other and evolve carbon dioxide".

Is "Evolved" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Evolved" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Evolved"?

"Evolved" is pronounced /i-ˈvälv/.

What is the origin of the word "Evolved"?

"Evolved" comes from borrowed from Latin ēvolvere "to roll out or away, unwind, unroll, narrate (a series of events)," from ē-, variant of ex- ex-:1 before voiced consonants + volvere "to set in a circular course, cause to roll, bring round" wallow:1. First known use: 1772t.