periodic evolution
nounUK /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪk ˌiːvəˈluːʃən/
US /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪk ˌevəˈluːʃən/
Periodic evolution is when living things change in a pattern that repeats over and over.
Scientists studied the periodic evolution of the island's birds to see how they changed every few years.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A repeating pattern of gradual change in a system or process over time.
The periodic evolution of the software's features followed a predictable yearly cycle.
3. In geology, the recurring development of rock formations or landforms in cycles.
The periodic evolution of the river delta was mapped over several decades.
4. A staged, repeating process of growth and transformation in an organization or idea.
The periodic evolution of the company's brand kept it fresh with each generation.