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evolutionary trend vs drift

drift vs evolutionary trend

evolutionary trend and drift both are nouns.

evolutionary trend is not a verb while drift is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
evolutionary trend Yes No No No
drift Yes No Yes No
As nouns, drift is a hypernym of evolutionary trend; that is, drift is a word with a broader meaning than evolutionary trend:
  • evolutionary trend: a general direction of evolutionary change
  • drift: a general tendency to change (as of opinion)
Other hypernyms of evolutionary trend include movement, trend.
evolutionary trend (noun) drift (noun)
a general direction of evolutionary change a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine
the pervading meaning or tenor
a general tendency to change (as of opinion)
a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents
a force that moves something along
the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)
a process of linguistic change over a period of time
evolutionary trend (verb) drift (verb)
be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current
be subject to fluctuation
drive slowly and far afield for grazing
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
be in motion due to some air or water current
wander from a direct course or at random
move in an unhurried fashion
cause to be carried by a current
live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely
vary or move from a fixed point or course
Difference between evolutionary trend and drift

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