verb
- to evolve together or at the same time, especially in a way that involves mutual influence or adaptation
Usage: biology; often used in scientific contexts
Examples
- Flowers and their pollinators coevolved over millions of years.
- The predator and prey species coevolved defensive and hunting strategies.
- Technology and society coevolve in complex ways.
- Plants and herbivores coevolved chemical defenses and resistance mechanisms.
- The two companies coevolved their business models to complement each other.
- Languages can coevolve when different cultures interact regularly.