evolutionarily

comparative more evolutionarily · superlative most evolutionarily

1. In a manner relating to evolution or slow development.
2. domain; evolutionary theory; domain; evolutionary theoryFrom the perspective of evolution.

   The basic tool for work in evolutionary game theory is the notion of an evolutionarily stable strategy (ESS).

   1998, Larry Samuelson, Evolutionary Games and Equilibrium Selection

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   It is a commonplace in psychology that higher animals are evolutionarily equipped to recognize various facial expressions, postures, gestures, and voice tones as indicative of future behavior.

   2003, Gilles Fauconnier, Mark Turner, The Way We Think: Conceptual Blending and the Mind's Hidden Complexities

   Third, more intelligent individuals stay healthier and live longer than less intelligent individuals possibly because they are better able to recognize and deal effectively with evolutionarily novel threats and dangers to health in modern society.

   2008, Anthony Walsh, Kevin M.Beaver, editors, Biosocial Criminology: New Directions in Theory and Research