English
Noun
extravolution
- The continuance of evolution, by technological or biotechnological means, outwith and beyond (see extra-) the constraints of ordinary human (or non-human) biological evolutionary processes. First used in this exact sense in 2006 by D.J. MacLennan?. Only used once prior to 2006 (see below).
- A nonce word [f. L. extra outwards + volvere to roll; cf. revolution.] A rolling outwards; opposed to intravolution. 1829 LAMB Final Mem. viii. 265 To show the intravolutions, extravolutions of which the animal frame is capable.
Related terms
evolution
extra
volvere
References
James Greenwald's merged Latin dictionary text.1
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