I. ˈevəˌlüt also ˈēv- or -vəlˌyüt noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin evolutus, past participle of evolvere to unroll, unfold — more at evolve
1. mathematics : the locus of the center of curvature or the envelope of the normals of another curve — compare at involute
2. : a curving wavelike scroll used decoratively on friezes and moldings
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin evolutus, past participle
botany : turned back : unfolded
III. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: back-formation from evolution
: evolve , develop
if we ever evolute into a really satisfactory political and economic life, we won't like it — Scribner's