Evolutionary (adjective)

1. Of or relating to evolution, the process by which different kinds of living organisms are believed to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
2. Relating to the gradual development of something.

Origin:

From late latin evolutio ("unrolling, unfolding") from latin evolvere ("to unroll, unfold") from e- ("out") + volvere ("to rol.l")

Examples:

1. Evolutionary biology is the study of the origin, diversification, and adaptation of living organisms.
2. The evolutionary history of the human species is a topic of ongoing research.
3. This species of fish has undergone evolutionary changes over time.
4. The company's strategy has undergone an evolutionary process over the years.
5. The technology's evolutionary path led to the development of the smartphone.