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- (biology) The evolution of similar structures or traits in unrelated species in similar environments; convergent evolution.
- (physiology) The coordinated focusing of the eyes, especially at short range.
- (mathematics) The process or property of approaching some limiting value; typically of an infinite series.
- The intersection of three electron beams for red, green and blue onto a single pixel in a CRT.
- (economics) The hypothesis that poorer economies' per capita incomes tend to grow faster than richer economies.
- (meteorology) A zone where two prevailing wind flows meet and interact, resulting in distinctive weather conditions.
- A meeting place.
- The merging of distinct technologies, industries, or devices into a unified whole.
- The act of moving toward union or uniformity.
- the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit
- the act of converging (coming closer)
- the occurrence of two or more things coming together
- a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
adj
- (biology) Functionally similar, but arising through convergent evolution rather than being homologous.
- Having analogy, the status of an analogue; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or similar proportion (often followed by "to".)
- corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin
- similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
adj
- (biology) Corresponding to a similar structure in another life form with a common evolutionary origin.
- having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same function
- (mathematics) In corresponding proportion.
- (chemistry) Belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds that differ only by the addition of a CH₂ group.
- (genetics) Having the same morphology as another chromosome or locus; relating to a homologue.
- (cultural anthropology, structural anthropology) Playing the same role as seen in another culture, whether by historical connection, psychological archetype, convergent cultural evolution, or otherwise (as may be hypothesized but not known with certainty by current science), as for example with the cryptozoologic concepts of yeti and sasquatch, the use of polite and familiar pronouns, or other similarities.
- corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics; especially derived from an organism of the same species
noun
- (biology) Similarity of features between two species resulting from their having taken similar evolutionary paths following their initial divergence from a common ancestor.
- The state of being in agreement or similarity; resemblance, correspondence, analogy.
- The state or condition of being parallel; agreement in direction, tendency, or character.
- (philosophy) The doctrine that matter and mind do not causally interact but that physiological events in the brain or body nonetheless occur simultaneously with matching events in the mind.
- (rhetoric, grammar) The juxtaposition of two or more identical or equivalent syntactic constructions, especially those expressing the same sentiment with slight modifications, introduced for rhetorical effect.
- (law) In antitrust law, the practice of competitors of raising prices by roughly the same amount at roughly the same time, without engaging in a formal agreement to do so.
- (computing) The use of parallel methods in hardware or software, so that several tasks can be performed at the same time.
- A parallel position; the relation of parallels.
- similarity by virtue of corresponding
noun
- (biology) A later evolutionary type.
- (astrology) The intersection of the western (setting) horizon and the ecliptic, its ecliptical longitude; the astrological sign it corresponds to.
- (linguistics) A word or form in one language that is descended from a counterpart in an ancestor language.
- (figuratively) A thing that derives directly from a given precursor or source.
- (linguistics) A language that is descended from another.
- One of the progeny of a specified person, at any distance of time or through any number of generations.
- a person considered as descended from some ancestor
adj
noun
- a theory of organic evolution claiming that acquired characteristics are transmitted to offspring
- (evolutionary theory, historical) The theory that structural variations, characteristic of species and genera, are produced in animals and plants by the direct influence of physical environments, and especially, in the case of animals, by effort, or by use or disuse of certain organs.
noun
- (evolutionary theory) A phenotypic characteristic that evolved as a side effect of an adaptation in response to evolutionary pressure.
- An oriental rug having a pattern of arches; the design in the corners of such a rug, especially in a prayer rug.
- (architecture) Horizontal member between the windows of successive storeys of a tall building.
- (architecture) The space (often more or less triangular) between the outer curve of an arch (the extrados) and a straight-sided figure that bounds it; the space between two contiguous arches and a straight feature above them.
- (architecture) The triangular space under a stair; the material that fills the space.
- (Philippines, construction, architecture) soffit (usually used to describe metal or corrugated plastic types of roof soffit)
- an approximately triangular surface area between two adjacent arches and the horizontal plane above them
noun
- (evolution, genetics) An organism bearing certain genetic material, with respect to its cells.
- A paid male companion offering conversation and in some cases sex, as in certain types of bar in Japan.
- A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
- One that provides a facility for an event.
- A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)
- (multiplicity) The primary member of a system, typically the member who fronts most often.
- One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
- (Christianity) The consecrated bread of the Eucharist.
- A large number of items; a large inventory.
- (computing, Internet) Any computer attached to a network.
- A person or organization responsible for running an event.
- (ecology) A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.
- (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
- archaic terms for army
- a vast multitude
- any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event
- the owner or manager of an inn
- a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
- an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
- a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
- (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor
verb
noun
- (evolutionary theory) The view that many traits of organisms are evolved adaptations.
- (evolutionary theory) A set of methods for distinguishing traits resulting from adaptation from those arising through other processes.
- (derogatory, evolutionary theory) The belief that all traits are adaptations brought about by natural selection, when some are only functionless by-products (also called "spandrels").
noun
- the evolution of a biological species
- (medicine, pathology) The determination of which species are present in a fluid or tissue specimen, bacterial culture, or viral culture.
- (taxonomy) The process by which new distinct species evolve.
- (chemistry) The formation of different (inorganic) species (especially of ions) as the environment changes.
noun
- (biology, psychology) The relationship, between characteristics or behaviours, of having a shared evolutionary or developmental origin;
- (organic chemistry) The relationship, between organic compounds, of being in the same homologous series.
- (chemistry) The relationship, between elements, of being in the same group of the periodic table.
- (geometry, projective geometry) specifically, such relationship in the context of the geometry of perspective.
- (anthropology) The relationship, between temporally separated human beliefs, practices or artefacts, of possessing shared characteristics attributed to genetic or historical links to a common ancestor.
- (topology, algebraic topology) A general way of associating a sequence of algebraic objects, such as abelian groups or modules, to a sequence of topological spaces; also used attributively: see Usage notes below.
- (geometry, projective geometry) An automorphism of the projective plane (representing a perspective projection) that leaves all the points of some straight line (the homology axis) fixed and maps all the lines through some single point (the homology centre) onto themselves.
- (genetics) The presence of the same series of bases in different but related genes.
- (algebra) Given a chain complex {Gₙ} and its associated set of homomorphisms {Hₙ}, the rule which explains how each Hₙ maps Gₙ into the kernel of Gₙ₊₁.
- the quality of being similar or corresponding in position or value or structure or function
noun
- (biology) A greater than normal (evolutionary) adaptation.
- The overapplication of phonological adaptations from one language variety to another beyond what is justified by the etymological correspondences between the two varieties, resulting in artificial, ahistorical forms that are not part of either variety; sometimes done as a form of exaggeration for stylistic effect.
- A term coined via this process.
adj
- of or relating to Charles Darwin's theory of organic evolution
- (by extension) Competitive, especially in a ruthless manner.
- (chiefly historical) Of or pertaining to the philosophical and scientific views, or poetic style, of the natural philosopher, physiologist, and poet Erasmus Darwin.
- (by extension) Exhibiting an ability to adapt or develop in order to survive; adaptable.
- Of or pertaining to the scientific views advanced by the English biologist, geologist, and naturalist Charles Darwin, especially his theory that living organisms evolve through the natural selection of inherited variations that increase organisms' ability to compete, survive, and reproduce.
- (by extension) Of or pertaining to Darwinism, which includes the theories of Charles Darwin and other scientists.
- Of or pertaining to Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia.
noun
verb
- Of a population: to acquire or develop (a trait) in the process of biological evolution.
- undergo development or evolution
- To move in regular procession through a system.
- (chemistry) To give off (a gas such as carbon dioxide or oxygen) during a chemical reaction.
- To change, to transform.
- To move (something) in regular procession through a system.
- To change or transform (something).
- (biology) Of a trait; to develop within a population through biological evolution.
- (chiefly passive voice) To cause (a population, a species, etc.) to change genetic composition over successive generations through the process of evolution.
- To cause (something) to come into being or develop.
- work out
- gain through experience
noun
- The elaboration of Darwin's theory of evolution that incorporates knowledge about genetics.
- Any of various theories, such as intelligent design, that seek to reconcile Darwinian evolution with Christian theology.
- A model of cultural evolution associated with Leslie White and Julian Steward that seeks to define the forces that cause cultures to change.
- Any of various theories that examine the alteration or enhancement of humanity as a result of technology and/or cultural adaptation.
adj
- (evolutionary theory) Of a trait: that helps an organism to function well in its environment.
- Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.
- Capable of being adapted or of adapting; susceptible of or undergoing accordant change.
- (psychology) Of a trait: that helps a person to function well in society.
- having a capacity for adaptation
noun
noun
- (biology) The evolution of similar structures or traits in unrelated species in similar environments; convergent evolution.
- (physiology) The coordinated focusing of the eyes, especially at short range.
- (mathematics) The process or property of approaching some limiting value; typically of an infinite series.
- The intersection of three electron beams for red, green and blue onto a single pixel in a CRT.
- (economics) The hypothesis that poorer economies' per capita incomes tend to grow faster than richer economies.
- (meteorology) A zone where two prevailing wind flows meet and interact, resulting in distinctive weather conditions.
- A meeting place.
- The merging of distinct technologies, industries, or devices into a unified whole.
- The act of moving toward union or uniformity.
- the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit
- the act of converging (coming closer)
- the occurrence of two or more things coming together
- a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
noun
- (biology) Similarity of features between two species resulting from their having taken similar evolutionary paths following their initial divergence from a common ancestor.
- The state of being in agreement or similarity; resemblance, correspondence, analogy.
- The state or condition of being parallel; agreement in direction, tendency, or character.
- (philosophy) The doctrine that matter and mind do not causally interact but that physiological events in the brain or body nonetheless occur simultaneously with matching events in the mind.
- (rhetoric, grammar) The juxtaposition of two or more identical or equivalent syntactic constructions, especially those expressing the same sentiment with slight modifications, introduced for rhetorical effect.
- (law) In antitrust law, the practice of competitors of raising prices by roughly the same amount at roughly the same time, without engaging in a formal agreement to do so.
- (computing) The use of parallel methods in hardware or software, so that several tasks can be performed at the same time.
- A parallel position; the relation of parallels.
- similarity by virtue of corresponding
noun
- (biology) A later evolutionary type.
- (astrology) The intersection of the western (setting) horizon and the ecliptic, its ecliptical longitude; the astrological sign it corresponds to.
- (linguistics) A word or form in one language that is descended from a counterpart in an ancestor language.
- (figuratively) A thing that derives directly from a given precursor or source.
- (linguistics) A language that is descended from another.
- One of the progeny of a specified person, at any distance of time or through any number of generations.
- a person considered as descended from some ancestor
adj
noun
- a theory of organic evolution claiming that acquired characteristics are transmitted to offspring
- (evolutionary theory, historical) The theory that structural variations, characteristic of species and genera, are produced in animals and plants by the direct influence of physical environments, and especially, in the case of animals, by effort, or by use or disuse of certain organs.
noun
- (evolutionary theory) A phenotypic characteristic that evolved as a side effect of an adaptation in response to evolutionary pressure.
- An oriental rug having a pattern of arches; the design in the corners of such a rug, especially in a prayer rug.
- (architecture) Horizontal member between the windows of successive storeys of a tall building.
- (architecture) The space (often more or less triangular) between the outer curve of an arch (the extrados) and a straight-sided figure that bounds it; the space between two contiguous arches and a straight feature above them.
- (architecture) The triangular space under a stair; the material that fills the space.
- (Philippines, construction, architecture) soffit (usually used to describe metal or corrugated plastic types of roof soffit)
- an approximately triangular surface area between two adjacent arches and the horizontal plane above them
noun
- (evolution, genetics) An organism bearing certain genetic material, with respect to its cells.
- A paid male companion offering conversation and in some cases sex, as in certain types of bar in Japan.
- A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
- One that provides a facility for an event.
- A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)
- (multiplicity) The primary member of a system, typically the member who fronts most often.
- One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
- (Christianity) The consecrated bread of the Eucharist.
- A large number of items; a large inventory.
- (computing, Internet) Any computer attached to a network.
- A person or organization responsible for running an event.
- (ecology) A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.
- (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
- archaic terms for army
- a vast multitude
- any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event
- the owner or manager of an inn
- a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
- an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
- a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
- (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor
verb
noun
- (evolutionary theory) The view that many traits of organisms are evolved adaptations.
- (evolutionary theory) A set of methods for distinguishing traits resulting from adaptation from those arising through other processes.
- (derogatory, evolutionary theory) The belief that all traits are adaptations brought about by natural selection, when some are only functionless by-products (also called "spandrels").
noun
- the evolution of a biological species
- (medicine, pathology) The determination of which species are present in a fluid or tissue specimen, bacterial culture, or viral culture.
- (taxonomy) The process by which new distinct species evolve.
- (chemistry) The formation of different (inorganic) species (especially of ions) as the environment changes.
noun
- (biology, psychology) The relationship, between characteristics or behaviours, of having a shared evolutionary or developmental origin;
- (organic chemistry) The relationship, between organic compounds, of being in the same homologous series.
- (chemistry) The relationship, between elements, of being in the same group of the periodic table.
- (geometry, projective geometry) specifically, such relationship in the context of the geometry of perspective.
- (anthropology) The relationship, between temporally separated human beliefs, practices or artefacts, of possessing shared characteristics attributed to genetic or historical links to a common ancestor.
- (topology, algebraic topology) A general way of associating a sequence of algebraic objects, such as abelian groups or modules, to a sequence of topological spaces; also used attributively: see Usage notes below.
- (geometry, projective geometry) An automorphism of the projective plane (representing a perspective projection) that leaves all the points of some straight line (the homology axis) fixed and maps all the lines through some single point (the homology centre) onto themselves.
- (genetics) The presence of the same series of bases in different but related genes.
- (algebra) Given a chain complex {Gₙ} and its associated set of homomorphisms {Hₙ}, the rule which explains how each Hₙ maps Gₙ into the kernel of Gₙ₊₁.
- the quality of being similar or corresponding in position or value or structure or function
noun
- (biology) A greater than normal (evolutionary) adaptation.
- The overapplication of phonological adaptations from one language variety to another beyond what is justified by the etymological correspondences between the two varieties, resulting in artificial, ahistorical forms that are not part of either variety; sometimes done as a form of exaggeration for stylistic effect.
- A term coined via this process.
noun
- The elaboration of Darwin's theory of evolution that incorporates knowledge about genetics.
- Any of various theories, such as intelligent design, that seek to reconcile Darwinian evolution with Christian theology.
- A model of cultural evolution associated with Leslie White and Julian Steward that seeks to define the forces that cause cultures to change.
- Any of various theories that examine the alteration or enhancement of humanity as a result of technology and/or cultural adaptation.
adj
- of or relating to Charles Darwin's theory of organic evolution
- (by extension) Competitive, especially in a ruthless manner.
- (chiefly historical) Of or pertaining to the philosophical and scientific views, or poetic style, of the natural philosopher, physiologist, and poet Erasmus Darwin.
- (by extension) Exhibiting an ability to adapt or develop in order to survive; adaptable.
- Of or pertaining to the scientific views advanced by the English biologist, geologist, and naturalist Charles Darwin, especially his theory that living organisms evolve through the natural selection of inherited variations that increase organisms' ability to compete, survive, and reproduce.
- (by extension) Of or pertaining to Darwinism, which includes the theories of Charles Darwin and other scientists.
- Of or pertaining to Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia.
noun
verb
- Of a population: to acquire or develop (a trait) in the process of biological evolution.
- undergo development or evolution
- To move in regular procession through a system.
- (chemistry) To give off (a gas such as carbon dioxide or oxygen) during a chemical reaction.
- To change, to transform.
- To move (something) in regular procession through a system.
- To change or transform (something).
- (biology) Of a trait; to develop within a population through biological evolution.
- (chiefly passive voice) To cause (a population, a species, etc.) to change genetic composition over successive generations through the process of evolution.
- To cause (something) to come into being or develop.
- work out
- gain through experience
adj
- (biology) Functionally similar, but arising through convergent evolution rather than being homologous.
- Having analogy, the status of an analogue; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or similar proportion (often followed by "to".)
- corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin
- similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
adj
- (biology) Corresponding to a similar structure in another life form with a common evolutionary origin.
- having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same function
- (mathematics) In corresponding proportion.
- (chemistry) Belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds that differ only by the addition of a CH₂ group.
- (genetics) Having the same morphology as another chromosome or locus; relating to a homologue.
- (cultural anthropology, structural anthropology) Playing the same role as seen in another culture, whether by historical connection, psychological archetype, convergent cultural evolution, or otherwise (as may be hypothesized but not known with certainty by current science), as for example with the cryptozoologic concepts of yeti and sasquatch, the use of polite and familiar pronouns, or other similarities.
- corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics; especially derived from an organism of the same species
adj
- of or relating to Charles Darwin's theory of organic evolution
- (by extension) Competitive, especially in a ruthless manner.
- (chiefly historical) Of or pertaining to the philosophical and scientific views, or poetic style, of the natural philosopher, physiologist, and poet Erasmus Darwin.
- (by extension) Exhibiting an ability to adapt or develop in order to survive; adaptable.
- Of or pertaining to the scientific views advanced by the English biologist, geologist, and naturalist Charles Darwin, especially his theory that living organisms evolve through the natural selection of inherited variations that increase organisms' ability to compete, survive, and reproduce.
- (by extension) Of or pertaining to Darwinism, which includes the theories of Charles Darwin and other scientists.
- Of or pertaining to Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia.
noun
adj
- (evolutionary theory) Of a trait: that helps an organism to function well in its environment.
- Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.
- Capable of being adapted or of adapting; susceptible of or undergoing accordant change.
- (psychology) Of a trait: that helps a person to function well in society.
- having a capacity for adaptation