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devolution

dev·o·lu·tion
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dev-uh-loo-shuh n or, esp. British, dee-vuh-]
    • /ˌdɛv əˈlu ʃən or, esp. British, ˈdi və-/
    • /ˌdiː.vəˈluː.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dev-uh-loo-shuh n or, esp. British, dee-vuh-]
    • /ˌdɛv əˈlu ʃən or, esp. British, ˈdi və-/

Definitions of devolution word

  • uncountable noun devolution Devolution is the transfer of some authority or power from a central organization or government to smaller organizations or government departments. 3
  • noun devolution the act, fact, or result of devolving 3
  • noun devolution a passing onwards or downwards from one stage to another 3
  • noun devolution a transfer or allocation of authority, esp from a central government to regional governments or particular interests 3
  • noun devolution a rolling down or falling 3
  • noun devolution a passing down from stage to stage 3

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Origin of devolution

First appearance:

before 1535
One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; (< Middle French) < Medieval Latin dēvolūtiōn- (stem of dēvolūtiō) a rolling down, equivalent to Latin dēvolūt(us) rolled down (past participle of dēvolvere; see devolve) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Devolution

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

devolution popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

devolution usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for devolution

noun devolution

  • sensuality — sensual nature: the sensuality of Keats's poetry.
  • downfall — descent to a lower position or standing; overthrow; ruin.
  • dissolution — the act or process of resolving or dissolving into parts or elements.
  • lechery — unrestrained or excessive indulgence of sexual desire.
  • dissipation — the act of dissipating.

Antonyms for devolution

noun devolution

  • virtue — moral excellence; goodness; righteousness.
  • decency — Decency is the quality of following accepted moral standards.
  • improvement — an act of improving or the state of being improved.
  • goodness — the state or quality of being good.
  • morality — conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.

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