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Strikeforce mixed martial arts event in 2009
Strikeforce: Evolution was a mixed martial arts event to be held by the Strikeforce on December 19, 2009 in San Jose, California at the HP Pavilion at
Strikeforce:_Evolution
held and scheduled by Strikeforce, a mixed martial arts organization based in the United States. The first event, Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie, took
List_of_Strikeforce_events
2023 limited series comedy podcast
Adam (October 20, 2023). "Seth Meyers on His Return to 'Late Night,' the Evolution of 'Strike Force Five' and a 'Warmer' Talk Show Host Era". TheWrap. Archived
Strike_Force_Five
American mixed martial artist (born 1978)
Bellator MMA, PRIDE, Strikeforce, UFC, the World Fighting Alliance, and appeared at Dynamite!! 2010. Thomson is a former Strikeforce World Lightweight Champion
Josh_Thomson
Mixed martial arts events
history of Strikeforce, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. In 2009 Strikeforce held 10 events beginning with, Strikeforce: Shamrock
2009_in_Strikeforce
American mixed martial artist (born 1979)
during Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields, losing via rear naked choke at 1:19 of the third round. Smith fought Cung Le at Strikeforce: Evolution on December
Scott_Smith_(fighter)
Strikeforce was an American mixed martial arts organization. It crowned male champions in the lightweight, welterweight, middleweight, light heavyweight
List_of_Strikeforce_champions
American mixed martial artist, litigator, Olympic wrestler and political candidate
Lindland signed a three-fight deal with Strikeforce and made his debut against Ronaldo Souza at Strikeforce: Evolution on December 19, 2009. Lindland lost
Matt_Lindland
Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter
up a gash on Souza's head. Souza made his Strikeforce debut on 19 December 2009, at Strikeforce: Evolution with a first-round submission win over Matt
Ronaldo_Souza
American mixed martial artist
division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a two-time Strikeforce Lightweight Champion and a former WEC Lightweight Champion. He also competed
Gilbert_Melendez
Strikeforce mixed martial arts event in 2010
Strikeforce: Miami was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce on January 30, 2010, in Sunrise, Florida, United States at the BankAtlantic Center
Strikeforce:_Miami
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and mixed martial artist
Gracie announced at the December 19, 2009, Strikeforce Evolution show that he had signed a contract with Strikeforce to make his American MMA debut. On September
Roger_Gracie
American martial artist and actor (born 1972)
Twenty-one months after his last fight, Le returned to Strikeforce to face Scott Smith at Strikeforce: Evolution on December 19, 2009. Le suffered his first MMA
Cung_Le
Mixed martial arts event in 2009
Strikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Rogers was a mixed martial arts event held on November 7, 2009, promoted by Strikeforce in association with M-1 Global
Strikeforce:_Fedor_vs._Rogers
American mixed martial artist (born 1987)
2011. She soon joined Strikeforce, becoming their last Women's Bantamweight Champion, holding the championship until Strikeforce was acquired by the UFC
Ronda_Rousey
American mixed martial artist (born 1982)
title four times. A professional since 2009, Woodley also competed at Strikeforce and was an NCAA Division I collegiate wrestler for the Missouri Tigers
Tyron_Woodley
American mixed martial artist (born 1981)
Knuckle Fighting Championship. As a mixed martial artist, he is a former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion and Rizin 100kg World Grand Prix Champion
Muhammed_Lawal
American kickboxer and mixed martial arts fighter
Derek Thornton. In his next fight, Lighty fought Antwain Britt at Strikeforce: Evolution. Lighty lost via TKO (doctor stoppage) after the first round. 2005
Scott_Lighty
American mixed martial arts fighter
sustained a foot injury. Kedzie made her Strikeforce debut against Alexis Davis on July 30, 2011, at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson in Hoffman Estates
Julie_Kedzie
American mixed martial arts fighter (born 1981)
classes for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, IFL, Affliction, and Strikeforce. Mike Whitehead started wrestling at North Idaho College, Southern Oregon
Mike_Whitehead
107: Penn vs. Sanchez 12/19 – WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff 12/19 – Strikeforce: Evolution 12/31 – Dynamite!! 2009 (Event featured 12 DREAM/SRC MMA bouts and
2009_in_sports
American mixed martial arts fighter
A professional competitor since 2006, Wilcox has also competed for Strikeforce, holding a record of 5-3 (1) in the promotion. Wilcox began wrestling
Justin_Wilcox_(martial_arts)
American mixed martial arts fighter
Featherweight and Bantamweight divisions. She is most famous for competing in Strikeforce, where she was a Women's Featherweight title challenger. She has also
Jan_Finney
American mixed martial arts fighter
and Jesse Forbes, before signing with Strikeforce. Smith made his Strikeforce debut on July 22, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker III
Anthony_Smith_(fighter)
American mixed martial artist
professional from 2004 until 2014, he competed for the UFC, the WEC, Strikeforce and Bellator MMA. Johnson is from Madera, California and was a star football
Lavar_Johnson
American mixed martial arts fighter
artist who last competed in Strikeforce's Middleweight division. While perhaps best known for his stint with the Strikeforce organization, he also fought
Antwain_Britt
American mixed martial arts fighter
lost via KO to Lorenzo Hunt. He formerly competed for the UFC, WEC, Strikeforce, Bellator, ProElite, M-1 Global, and King of the Cage. Riggs is the former
Joe_Riggs
Canadian sports radio talk show
United States vs. United Kingdom Finale) Scott Smith vs. Cung Le (Strikeforce: Evolution) Diego Sanchez vs. Clay Guida (The Ultimate Fighter: United States
Live_Audio_Wrestling
American mixed martial arts promotion company
12, 2011, Dana White announced that Zuffa had purchased Strikeforce. White said that Strikeforce will operate as an independent promotion, and that CEO
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate_Fighting_Championship
Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist
currently working for Pro Wrestling Noah. He has fought for DREAM, Strikeforce, M-1 Global, ZST, Cage Rage, PRIDE, Vale Tudo Japan, DEEP, K-1 and Cage
Daisuke_Nakamura_(fighter)
Brazilian practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts
two-fight contract with Strikeforce, and won his debut fight via decision against Rocky Long. He never completed his contract, as Strikeforce ceased operations
Vinicius Magalhães (Draculino)
Vinicius_Magalhães_(Draculino)
Honors mixed martial artists and MMA personalities
accomplishments from Pride Fighting Championships, World Extreme Cagefighting and Strikeforce; all of which are former mixed martial arts promotions that have been
UFC_Hall_of_Fame
MMA promoter based in Witchita, Kansas
Evolution Fighting Championship is an American Kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion based in Wichita, Kansas. Evolution Fighting Championship
Evolution Fighting Championship
Evolution_Fighting_Championship
American actor and professional wrestler (born 1969)
of 6 ft 4 in and unknown weight. After leaving WWE, Bautista attended Strikeforce: Los Angeles on June 16, 2010, having previously registered an interest
Dave_Bautista
American mixed martial arts fighter
in mixed martial arts since 2001, Phan has competed for the UFC, WEC, Strikeforce, World Victory Road, and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team
Nam_Phan
American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter
with Strikeforce in mid-2011. In mid-2011, Wisely signed with now-defunct promotion Strikeforce. He made his debut against Pat Healy at Strikeforce Challengers:
Eric_Wisely
American mixed martial artist
submission in the first round. Waterson made her Strikeforce debut against Tyra Parker at Strikeforce: Payback on October 3, 2008. She won the fight by
Michelle_Waterson-Gomez
American mixed martial arts fighter
League. A professional competitor since 2005, High has also competed for Strikeforce, Affliction, Titan FC, the World Series of Fighting, DREAM and the Ultimate
Jason_High
American mixed martial artist (born 1982)
a weight class and made her long-awaited Strikeforce debut in a rematch with Marloes Coenen at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers on November 7, 2009, but
Roxanne_Modafferi
Brian (April 10, 2009). "The Frank Shamrock Interview: Can He Lead Strikeforce into MMA 2.0?". Bleacher Report. Retrieved November 23, 2025. You were
List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards
List_of_Wrestling_Observer_Newsletter_awards
American mixed martial arts fighter
twice for Bellator Fighting Championships as a lightweight and once with Strikeforce as a welterweight (though it was contested at a 160 lb catchweight).
Alonzo_Martinez
American-born Russian mixed martial arts fighter (born 1971)
A professional competitor since 1997, he has competed for the UFC, Strikeforce, DREAM, PRIDE, M-1 Global, Impact FC, World Victory Road, and Cage Warriors
Jeff_Monson
American professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, and kickboxer
second round. Following EliteXC's closure, Baszler debuted for Strikeforce at Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg on June 19, 2009, in a fight
Shayna_Baszler
American sports and entertainment promoter
buying the assets of the Pride Fighting Championships in 2007 and the Strikeforce promotion in 2011 (among other MMA promotions). In July 2016, Zuffa was
TKO_Group_Holdings
American mixed martial arts fighter
professional competitor since 2006, Awad has formerly competed for Bellator, Strikeforce and King of the Cage. Born in San Bernardino, California to a Palestinian
Saad_Awad
Brazilian submission grappler and mixed martial arts fighter
Welterweight Tournament. Since completing the tournament, Galvão fought in Strikeforce. He earned a record of 2 wins and 1 loss in the promotion before retiring
André_Galvão
Japanese video game developer
Retrieved August 4, 2025. Tanaka, John (July 29, 2009). "Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce Set for Xbox 360". IGN. Archived from the original on January 4, 2015
Omega_Force
American mixed martial arts fighter
California. A professional competitor since 2007, he has fought in Strikeforce, Titan FC, and King of the Cage. Bucia fought two amateur Muay Thai bouts
Zak_Bucia
Martial arts strike
heavily against Nate Marquardt to win the Strikeforce Welterweight Championship by unanimous decision at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine (Oklahoma City
Low_kick
Martial arts gym in Sacramento, California
Deiveson Figueiredo — former UFC Flyweight Champion Clay Guida — former Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Lance Palmer — winner of the PFL 2018 and 2019 featherweight
Team_Alpha_Male
Full-contact combat sport
2006, and with their 2007 merger with Pride FC and purchases of WEC and Strikeforce, it has been the most significant MMA promotion in the world in terms
Mixed_martial_arts
happened to S.H.I.E.L.D.), with the exception of Sam Wilson. A mutant strikeforce known as the Brotherhood is also implemented to take down organized crime
List of Brotherhood of Mutants members
List_of_Brotherhood_of_Mutants_members
American mixed martial arts fighter
Smith by a first-round triangle choke submission. Rickels next fought Strikeforce veteran Richard Bouphanouvong on May 7, 2011, at Bellator 43 where he
David_Rickels
American mixed martial arts fighter
UFC, was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 2 and also fought in the Strikeforce, EliteXC, King of the Cage, and Shooto promotions. Morgan wrestled at
Sammy_Morgan_(fighter)
Comic book
supported by Col. Frank Barnes, the leader of a military unit called Strikeforce that formerly hunted Belloc and other monsters until a truce was made
Firebreather_(comics)
American mixed martial arts fighter
artist who has fought for Bellator, Affliction, M-1 Global, EliteXC, Strikeforce, World Extreme Cagefighting, King of the Cage, and Shooto promotions
Bao_Quach
American mixed martial artist (born 1983)
(UFC, Pride, WEC, Strikeforce) history (29) Third most bouts in UFC history (38) Most bouts in Zuffa, LLC (UFC, Pride, WEC, Strikeforce) history (48) Tied
Donald_Cerrone
Brazilian mixed martial artist (born 1989)
Tied (Mirko Cro Cop) for most finishes in Zuffa, LLC (UFC, Pride, WEC, Strikeforce) history (21) Second most finishes in UFC Lightweight division history
Charles_Oliveira
Hong Kong actor and martial artist (born 1963)
practical combat in East Asian cinema. World class fighters, such as former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Cung Le and former World Boxing Heavyweight Champion
Donnie_Yen
American professional wrestler and football player (born 1966)
of EliteXC's showcase and combined cards, including Dynamite!! USA, Strikeforce Shamrock vs. Baroni, EliteXC: Renegade and EliteXC: Street Certified
Bill_Goldberg
American mixed martial artist (born 1986)
(UFC). A professional competitor since 2008, he has also competed for Strikeforce, the World Series of Fighting, and was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter:
Chris_Gruetzemacher
Marvel Comics' hardcover reprint collection
Robert Kirkman. The initial Zombies universe is designated Earth-2149. Strikeforce: Morituri is a largely standalone series, created by Peter B. Gillis
Marvel_Omnibus
American wrestler & mixed martial artist (born 1977)
scheduled to be at UFC 141 on December 30 in Las Vegas against former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem. Lesnar attempted to takedown Overeem
Brock_Lesnar
American mixed martial arts team
1998) Frank Shamrock: undefeated UFC Middleweight (205 lb) Champion, Strikeforce Middleweight champion, WEC Light Heavyweight Champion, Interim King of
Lion's Den (mixed martial arts)
Lion's_Den_(mixed_martial_arts)
American mixed martial arts fighter
choke) ROF 28: Evolution February 16, 2007 2 4:32 Broomfield, Colorado, United States Win 14–6 Tony Fryklund TKO (knees) Strikeforce: Triple Threat December
Duane_Ludwig
American professional wrestler (born 1978)
Raw voting screw-ups last night, CM Punk's future, Scott Hall arrest, Strikeforce ratings, Impact replay, DGUSA surgery, tons more". Wrestling Observer
CM_Punk
American martial artist (born 1983)
mixed martial artist who has competed for many promotions including Strikeforce, WEC, Shine Fights, and Full Contact Fighting Federation. He is also
Ryan_Healy
American mixed martial arts fighter
round by crisp boxing as well as mixing in a takedown against the former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion, but was unable to mount any significant offense
B.J._Penn
March 23, 2006 November 30, 2006 Omega Force Koei Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce April 28, 2009 May 1, 2009 February 26, 2009 May 7, 2009 Omega Force
List of PlayStation Portable games
List_of_PlayStation_Portable_games
Comics character
the Master of the World. Behemoth and his fellow clones go on to form Strikeforce One. Bei the Blood Moon is a character appearing in American comic books
List of Marvel Comics characters: B
List_of_Marvel_Comics_characters:_B
Video game series
guest appearances in the PlayStation 3 version of Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce where Ryu and Ayane are NPCs that offers three different quests to the
Dead_or_Alive_(franchise)
American mixed martial arts fighter
competitor since 2006, Stinson has also formerly competed for Bellator MMA, Strikeforce, Titan FC, and the World Series of Fighting. Born and raised in Winfield
Tyler_Stinson
Muay Thai academy in Curitiba, Brazil
talent. In addition, fighter Evangelista Santos has recently competed in Strikeforce as well as his ex-wife, female fighter Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos, who
Chute_Boxe_Academy
American entertainment company
Productions agreed to develop two pilot films based on Brother Voodoo and Strikeforce: Morituri. In December 2003, Lionsgate purchased Artisan Entertainment
Marvel_Studios
Two fictional characters appearing in Marvel Comics
in "House of M". This version is a member of the Brotherhood, an NYPD strikeforce. An alternate universe version of Dominikos Petrakis / Avalanche appears
Avalanche_(character)
Video game character in the Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive series
Momiji were unplayable guest characters in Koei's Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce released that year. In the company's 2011 hack and slash title Warriors
Ryu_Hayabusa
American wrestler (born 1959)
"Feb 14 Observer Newsletter: UFC 126 in-depth, Rock and Jericho talk, Strikeforce tourney preview". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Campbell, CA: 35. ISSN 1083-9593
Kevin_Nash
Edmonton, Alberta – 1 List of UFC events List of PRIDE events List of Strikeforce events List of K-1 events "World Extreme Cagefighting Official Site"
List_of_WEC_events
Swedish mixed martial artist (born 1987)
fight before that could happen. Gustafsson was expected to face former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Gegard Mousasi on 6 April 2013, at UFC on
Alexander_Gustafsson
American mixed martial artist (born 1983)
occasions earning a unanimous decision victory. Henderson faced the final Strikeforce Lightweight Champion, and promotional newcomer Gilbert Melendez on April
Benson_Henderson
Jun 28, 2011 Jul 1, 2011 Dec 16, 2010 Nov 22, 2013 Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce Hack & Slash, Tactical Role-playing Koei Koei Feb 16, 2010 Feb 19, 2010
List_of_Xbox_360_games_(A–L)
Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. Qurac operates a terrorist/mercenary strikeforce dubbed Onslaught (formerly known as Jihad), a frequent opponent of the
List_of_DC_Universe_locations
American mixed martial arts fighter (born 1984)
finals of the tournament after FCF released her so she could fight in Strikeforce. Adrienna was now taking on future UFC vet Shayna Baszler in the Grand
Adrienna_Jenkins
February 16 Crime Scene DS [citation needed] February 16 Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce X360, PS3, PSP [citation needed] February 16 Ragnarok DS DS [citation
2010_in_video_games
New Japan Pro-Wrestling event series
New Japan Dome Show review, 30 year Muchnick retrospective, TNA and Strikeforce shows, more". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Campbell, California. pp
Wrestle_Kingdom
Association football club in Huddersfield, England
Retrieved 26 June 2020. Booth, Mel (20 February 2019). "Huddersfield-born strikeforce inspires Town after promotion success". Yorkshire Live. Archived from
Huddersfield_Town_A.F.C.
Anime-centered social media and forum website
The Spiderwick Chronicles, Kung Fu Panda, Bee Movie, Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce, You Don't Mess With The Zohan, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, The Sims 3, Sonic
Gaia_Online
American MMA fighter, wrestler, actor (b. 1973)
Sapp faced the South African fighter Jan "The Giant" Nortje at the Strikeforce: At The Dome event in Tacoma, Washington, at the Tacoma Dome on February
Bob_Sapp
Japanese modern martial art
February 21, 2016. Snowden, Jonathan (April 6, 2012). "The Gentle Way: Strikeforce Champion Ronda Rousey and the Birth of a Judo Star". Bleacher Report
Judo
American mixed martial arts fighter
mixed martial artist who fought in Ultimate Fighting Championship and Strikeforce and was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller
Dustin_Neace
Multiverse used by Marvel Comics
Earth, with Spider-Man sacrificing himself to stop Doom. Earth-1287 Strikeforce: Morituri #01 (1986) Reality where a scientist named Dr. Kimmo Tuolema
Multiverse_(Marvel_Comics)
American mixed martial arts fighter
3-0 in regional competition after his UFC release, Larson faced future Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Tarec Saffiedine on September 11, 2010, at Shark
Brock_Larson
American professional wrestling tag team
2014. Meltzer, Dave (September 24, 2012). "Mon. update: Preview of Raw, Strikeforce cancellation details, WWE injury update, Challenge issued for Rampage
The_Young_Bucks
Sport for people with physical disabilities
specifically designed for powerchair football was introduced. Named the Strikeforce, it has a longer foot guard and wheels that are set further apart. It
Powerchair_football
American mixed martial arts fighter
advanced to the semifinals. In the semifinals, Newton defeated former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Muhammed Lawal on February 21, 2013, at Bellator
Emanuel_Newton
Video game genre
2011-02-26. Jenkins, David, Japanese Charts: Yakuza 3 And Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce Lead Busy Week Archived 2014-02-19 at the Wayback Machine, GamaSutra
Beat_'em_up
Full-contact hybrid martial art and combat sport
2006, ISKA co-operated the World Combat League with Chuck Norris, and Strikeforce MMA in partnership with Silicon Valley Entertainment (SVE), an investor
Kickboxing
List of the largest attendances in the history of professional wrestling
New Japan Dome Show review, 30 year Muchnick retrospective, TNA and Strikeforce shows, more". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Campbell, California. pp
List of professional wrestling attendance records
List_of_professional_wrestling_attendance_records
Marvel Comics fictional team
Brotherhood of Mutants appears in House of M. This version is an NYPD strikeforce team that was established to take down organized crime. The group is
Brotherhood_of_Mutants
Tiger Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #1 1974 Adept Jelene Anderson Strikeforce Morituri Strikeforce: Morituri#1 1984 Aegis Trey Rollins New Warriors The New Warriors
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STRIKEFORCE EVOLUTION
STRIKEFORCE EVOLUTION
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Evolution; Progress
Boy/Male
Celebrity, Hindu, Indian
Creator of the Universe; Growth; Evolution; Similar to Brahma
Boy/Male
Hindu
The exact meaning of this name would be evolution also can mean progress
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Creation; Evolution; Construction
Boy/Male
Tamil
Avirbhav | அவிரà¯à®ªà®¾à®µ
The exact meaning of this name would be evolution also can mean progress
Avirbhav | அவிரà¯à®ªà®¾à®µ
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Mythological, Sanskrit, Telugu
Creator of the Universe; Growth; Evolution
STRIKEFORCE EVOLUTION
STRIKEFORCE EVOLUTION
Boy/Male
Arabic, Indian, Muslim, Pashtun, Sindhi
Worshipper of Allah; One who does Much Prostrations; Obedient; Kneeling in Prayer
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh, Tamil
The Egoless; Humble; Design; Creation
Girl/Female
Danish, Hindu, Indian, Ukrainian
God's Power Full of Life
Boy/Male
Tamil
Ramanand | ராமாநஂத
Joy of Lakshmi
Girl/Female
Danish, Finnish, French, German
Nanny
Boy/Male
Indian
Beautiful; Joyful; Lovable
Female
Cornish
, Wenna by the sea.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord Krishna
Boy/Male
Australian, Polish, Russian
Head of Hair; Emperor; Similar to Caesar
Girl/Female
Assamese, Indian
River
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STRIKEFORCE EVOLUTION
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n.
The science and art of disposing military and naval forces in order for battle, and performing military and naval evolutions. It is divided into grand tactics, or the tactics of battles, and elementary tactics, or the tactics of instruction.
a.
Pertaining to, employed in, or produced by, the evolution of electricity by means of a battery in which water or steam is used.
n.
The theory of, or belief in, evolution. See Evolution, 6 and 7.
a.
Relating to evolution.
v. t.
To cover or keep in check; as, to mask a body of troops or a fortess by a superior force, while some hostile evolution is being carried out.
n.
A colony or mass of bacteria imbedded in a viscous gelatinous substance. The zoogloea is characteristic of a transitory stage through which rapidly multiplying bacteria pass in the course of their evolution. Also used adjectively.
n.
The act or process of raising a quantity to any power assigned; the multiplication of a quantity into itself a given number of times; -- the reverse of evolution.
n.
the doctrine of design, which assumes that the phenomena of organic life, particularly those of evolution, are explicable only by purposive causes, and that they in no way admit of a mechanical explanation or one based entirely on biological science; the doctrine of adaptation to purpose.
n.
One skilled in evolutions.
n.
The act of unfolding or unrolling; hence, in the process of growth; development; as, the evolution of a flower from a bud, or an animal from the egg.
n.
In the theory of evolution: The process by which the manifold is compacted into the relatively simple and permanent. It is supposed to alternate with differentiation as an agent in development.
n.
The space in a theater between the stage and the audience; -- originally appropriated by the Greeks to the chorus and its evolutions, afterward by the Romans to persons of distinction, and by the moderns to a band of instrumental musicians.
n.
The history of the individual development of an organism; the history of the evolution of the germ; the development of an individual organism, -- in distinction from phylogeny, or evolution of the tribe. Called also henogenesis, henogeny.
n.
one who holds the doctrine of evolution, either in biology or in metaphysics.
n.
Evolution of one's self; development by inherent quality or power.
n.
That part of biology which relates to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct.
n.
Modified evolution, in which nonprimitive characters make their appearance in consequence of a secondary adaptation of the embryo to the peculiar conditions of its environment; -- distinguished from palingenesis.
n.
In evolution, a deviation from the typical sequence in the formation of organs or parts.
n.
Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.
a.
Relating to evolution; as, evolutionary discussions.