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advolution

noun
ad·​vo·​lu·​tion | \ ˌad-və-ˈlü-shən\
plural -s

Definition of advolution

: a rolling toward something : growth or development toward —contrasted with evolution

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First Known Use of advolution

circa 1727, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for advolution

Latin advolutus (past participle of advolvere to roll to, from ad- + volvere to roll) + English -ion

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