- Darwin's theory of ... - Gradual development - The act of unfolding or unrolling; hence, in the process
of growth; development; as, the evolution of a flower from a bud, or an
animal from the egg. - A series of things unrolled or unfolded. - The formation of an involute by unwrapping a thread from
a curve as an evolute. - The extraction of roots; -- the reverse of involution. - A prescribed movement of a body of troops, or a vessel
or fleet; any movement designed to effect a new arrangement or
disposition; a maneuver.