coevolved
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: //koʊˈiːvəlvd//
KK: /koʊˈiːvəlvd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has developed or changed together with another organism through a mutual evolutionary process.
Example
The coevolved species have adapted to each other's presence in their environment.
Conversation
Did you know that some plants and insects have coevolved over millions of years?
Really? That sounds fascinating!
Yeah, it's amazing how they adapt together for survival.
Nature is so clever; it's like they have their own little team.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
interdependent
mutual
joint
Antonyms
independent
isolated
separate
verb
Definition
To develop or evolve together with another species or entity, often in response to each other's changes.
Example
The two species have coevolved to adapt to each other's presence in the ecosystem.
Tense Forms
Past: coevolved
Past Participle: coevolved
Conversation
Did you know that some species have coevolved over millions of years?
Really? I find that fascinating!
Yeah, it’s amazing how they adapt to each other.
Root Explanation
Coevolved → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "evolve" (from Latin "evolvere", meaning to unroll or develop). The word "coevolved" means to evolve together, indicating a mutual development or adaptation between two or more entities.
Memory Tip
Think of two or more things developing 'together' ('co-') over time, which is what coevolved means.
Visually Confused Words
corevolve
convolve
evolve