advolution
noun
ad·vo·lu·tion
\ˌad-və-ˈlü-shən\
Definition of advolution
-s
: a rolling toward something : growth or development toward —contrasted with evolution
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Origin and Etymology of advolution
Latin advolutus (past participle of advolvere to roll to, from ad- + volvere to roll) + English -ion
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