neuroevolution

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noun

The class of methods for training artificial neural networks with genetic algorithms.

OriginEnglish evolution ← Ancient Greek νευρο- (neuro-) ← Proto-Indo-European *snéh₁wr̥ →
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Meanings

nounneuroevolution (uncountable)

alternative neuro-evolution

  1. uncountableThe class of methods for training artificial neural networks with genetic algorithms.

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*(s)neh₁-
  2. Proto-Indo-European*snéh₁wr̥
  3. Ancient Greekνεῦρον (neûron)
  4. Ancient Greekνευρο- (neuro-)
  5. Englishneuro-
  6. Englishevolution
  7. Englishneuroevolution

From neuro- + evolution.

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APA

neuroevolution. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neuroevolution

MLA

“neuroevolution.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neuroevolution. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neuroevolution,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neuroevolution.

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