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that's not what evolution means. Biological evolution is only one of many meanings of the word evolution. (I promise, I'm aware that bugs have been biologicall
by riggins 14y ago
that's not what evolution means.
Biological evolution is only one of many meanings of the word evolution. (I promise, I'm aware that bugs have been biologically evolving for longer than humans.)
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/evolution?s=t http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/evolution?s=t
1. any process of formation or growth; development: the evolution of a language; the evolution of the airplane.
2.a product of such development; something evolved: The exploration of space is the evolution of decades of research.
3.Biology . change in the gene pool of a population from generation to generation by such processes as mutation, natural selection, and genetic drift.
4. a process of gradual, peaceful, progressive change or development, as in social or economic structure or institutions.
5.a motion incomplete in itself, but combining with coordinated motions to produce a single action, as in a machine.
Just do a google search for 'spiritually evolved', 'evolved beings', 'evolved man' ... you'll see what I mean.
as I said, thought it was clear from context.
- lutusp 14y agoWhoa, hold on, In a technical or scientific discussion, you don't want to rely on a dictionary. Dictionaries, contrary to common belief, do not define words -- instead, they dispassionately describe how people choose to use words. If a word use makes no sense, that doesn't matter as long as the use is widespread. This is why "literally" and "figuratively" are ... wait for it ... synonyms. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literally http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literally 1. : in a literal sense or manner : actually <took the remark literally> <was literally insane> 2. : in effect : virtually <will literally turn the world upside down to combat cruelty or injustice — Norman Cousins> Read more here: http://arachnoid.com/wrong/index.html#Dictionary http://arachnoid.com/wrong/index.html#Dictionary > ... as I said, thought it was clear from context. Not in any kind of serious discussion, with pretensions of accuracy.