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advolution

|ad-vo-lution|

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/ædˈvoʊlʃən/

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/ædˈvəʊlʃən/

rolling towards

Etymology
Etymology Information

'advolution' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'advolutio,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'volutio' meant 'rolling.'

Historical Evolution

'advolutio' transformed into the English word 'advolution' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'rolling towards,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the act of rolling or turning towards something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of rolling or turning towards something.

The advolution of the planet towards the sun was observed.

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