Genetic Variation Terms

noun the process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth

• The theory of evolution by natural selection was proposed by Charles Darwin.
• Have you ever thought about how evolution has shaped the world we live in?
• Evolution is like nature's way of saying 'adapt or die'.
• The evolution of technology has transformed the way we communicate with each other.

adjective describing a slope or gradient that is neither ascending nor descending

• The aclinal nature of the terrain made it difficult for the hikers to find a suitable path.
• The aclinal slope was too steep for us to climb without proper gear.
• I can't believe we tried to hike up that aclinal hill without any preparation!
• Her aclinal journey to success was filled with obstacles but she never gave up.