Ebolusyon

evolutionnoun

Alternative meanings

evolution
gradual development
progressive change
transformation over time
biological evolution
progression of a situation or idea

Pronunciation

eh-boh-loo-SYON

Root and affixes

Borrowed from Spanish “evolución,” adapted as ebolusyon in Cebuano. It is used for gradual changes or development over time, including the scientific/biological sense.

Variants or conjugations

evolusyon = spelling variant
ebolusyon = evolution
anaswagan = literary/neologistic term for evolution or progression
pag-uswag = progress / advancement
paglambo = development / growth
kalamboan = development

Related words and expressions

pag-uswag = progress / advancement
paglambo = development / growth
kauswagan = progress / prosperity
kausaban = change
ilis = change / replacement
syensya = science

Meaning and usage notes

Use ebolusyon for evolution as gradual change, historical development, or biological evolution. If you mean progress or improvement, pag-uswag or paglambo may sound more natural.