evolvable en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English evolve Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English evolvable From evolve + -able.
Meanings
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Capable of evolving.
First, an evolvable system can respond quickly to change. In other words, a new system satisfying changed requirements is released onto the market quickly.
2010, Pierre Van de Laar, Teade Punter, Views on Evolvability of Embedded Systems, page 7:
- That can be drawn out.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most evolvable | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more evolvable | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |