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devolution

/,d/E/v/@/'l/u//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality

    noun.process

    Synonyms degeneration
    Antonyms development evolution

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)

    noun.act

    Synonyms devolvement

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. The act of rolling down.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

devocalizedevocationdevoicedevoiddevoirdevolutedevolvedevolve ondevolvementdevondevoniandevonian period

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