"evÂ·oÂ·luÂ·tion ( P ) Pronunciation Key ( v-lshn , v- ) n. A gradual process in which something changes into a different and usually more complex or better form . See Synonyms at `` development `` . 1 . The process of developing . 2 . Gradual development . 3 . Change in the genetic composition of a population during successive generations , as a result of natural selection acting on the genetic variation among individuals , and resulting in the development of new species . 4 . The historical development of a related group of organisms ; phylogeny . 5 . A movement that is part of a set of ordered movements ."
"this is where the most confusion comes in , and why many evolutionist that are particular about the definition of evolution gets into arguments . # 3 is the only one close to the scientific definition , and still this is technically lacking and only serves the very layman level you continue to insist that all misinformation is a result of YEC 's distorting the definitions . YEC 's didnt write the definitions in dictionary.com , noe the hundreds of other dictionarys that have similar definitions . furthermore , your definitions have done nothing to educate people who are seeking more information . they only serve to display your disdain for creationists and your lack of objectivity"
"A gradual process in which something changes"
"distorting the definitions ."