TechnologySeptember 2, 2026

evolvable

ih-VOL-vuh-bul

Definition

Capable of being modified, adapted, or improved over time to meet changing needs or conditions.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'evolvere' ('to unroll' or 'to unfold'). In English, the suffix '-able' was added to imply the quality of being able to undergo development or change.

In the news

In this article, 'evolvable' refers to the goal of creating knowledge representation technology that can adapt and grow alongside AI developments rather than remaining static.

Huawei Unveils Winners of the Sixth OlympusMons Awards, Honoring Efforts to Tackle Storage Technology Challenges in the AI Era

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