English Words Starting With E

• evolution

  nounC1
  /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/A gradual process of change and development over time, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
• evolutionary algorithm

  nounLow/Very Low (Technical Term)
  /ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri ˈælɡərɪðəm/A computational method inspired by biological evolution, used to find approximate solutions to optimization problems by processes like selection, mutation, and crossover.
• evolutionary biology

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri baɪˈɒlədʒi/The branch of biology that studies the processes and patterns of biological evolution, including natural selection, adaptation, speciation, and common descent.
• evolutionary psychology

  nounC2
  /ˌiːvəˌluːʃənəri saɪˈkɒlədʒi/A theoretical approach to psychology that attempts to explain mental and psychological traits—such as memory, perception, or language—as adaptations evolved through natural selection.
• evolutionist

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌiːvəˈluːʃənɪst/A person who believes in or advocates the theory of biological evolution, especially as proposed by Charles Darwin.
• evolve

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ɪˈvɒlv/To develop gradually over a period of time, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
• evonymus

  nounVery Low (Specialist/Botanical)
  /iːˈvɒnɪməs/A genus of deciduous or evergreen shrubs and small trees, commonly known as spindle trees or burning bush.
• evora

  nounC1
  /ɪˈvɔːrə/A city in east-central Portugal, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its well-preserved old town center and Roman ruins.
• evreux

  nounVery Low
  /eɪˈvrɜː/Proper noun referring to a historic city in Normandy, France, and its surrounding department.
• evros

  nounVery Low (Specialized/Technical)
  /ˈiːvrɒs/A modern military slang term referring to the Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft.
• evtushenko

  nounC2 (Very low frequency, cultural/proper noun)
  /ˌɛftʊˈʃɛŋkəʊ/The surname of the prominent Soviet and Russian poet, Yevgeny Evtushenko (1933–2017), famous for his public readings, criticism of Stalinism, and epic poem "Babi Yar."
• evulse

  verb-transitiveC2
  /ɪˈvʌls/To pull out or extract by force, especially with violent wrenching or tearing.
• evulsion

  nounVery rare / Technical
  /ɪˈvʌl.ʃən/The action of forcibly pulling or tearing something out; a violent extraction.
• evvoia

  nounVery Low
  /juːˈbiːə/ (for 'Euboea'), /ɛˈvɔɪə/ (approximation for 'Evvoia')A Greek island in the Aegean Sea, the second largest Greek island after Crete, located off the east coast of mainland Greece.
• evzone

  nounVery Low
  /ˈɛvzəʊn/A member of an elite Greek infantry unit, historically part of the royal guard, known for their distinctive traditional uniform.
• ewa beach

  nounVery Low
  /ˈeɪ.wə ˌbiːtʃ/A census-designated place (CDP) on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, United States.
• ewald

  nounVery Low
  /ˈeɪvɑːld/A proper noun, almost exclusively a masculine given name or surname of German origin.
• ewan

  nounRare/Proper Noun
  /ˈjuːən/A proper noun, primarily a Scottish male given name.
• ewart

  nounRare
  /ˈjuːət/A personal name, specifically a given name and surname of Scottish origin.
• ewe

  nounC1
  /juː/A female sheep.

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