Definition

Not developed or changed; remaining in a simple or primitive state.

Example

The unevolved species still exhibits traits from millions of years ago.

Conversation

I was reading an article about how some species are still unevolved compared to others.

That's interesting! I didn't realize that was still a thing.

Yeah, it's fascinating how evolution works over such long periods.

Totally! It makes you think about how we might be unevolved in some ways too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unevolved → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "evolve" (from Latin "evolvere", meaning to unroll or develop). The word "unevolved" means not developed or not having undergone evolution.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having 'developed' ('evolve') — that's why unevolved means something that has not changed or progressed.

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