evolute
/ɛˈvɒltuː/Definitions
1. verb
to develop or form gradually, typically in a complex or intricate way
“The city’s infrastructure has been evolving over the years to accommodate the growing population.”
2. noun
a curve or surface that represents the limiting form of a series of curves or surfaces as a parameter varies
“The mathematician studied the evolute of the parabola to understand its properties.”
3. noun
a stage in the development or growth of something
“The company went through several evolutes before finally launching its new product.”