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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-volv]
- /dɪˈvɒlv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-volv]
- /dɪˈvɒlv/
Definitions of devolvement word
- verb with object devolvement to transfer or delegate (a duty, responsibility, etc.) to or upon another; pass on. 1
- verb with object devolvement Obsolete. to cause to roll downward. 1
- verb without object devolvement to be transferred or passed on from one to another: The responsibility devolved on me. 1
- verb without object devolvement Archaic. to roll or flow downward. 1
- noun devolvement The act or process of devolving; devolution. 1
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Origin of devolvement
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English devolven < Latin dēvolvere to roll down, equivalent to dē- de- + volvere to roll
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Parts of speech for Devolvement
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
devolvement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
devolvement usage trend in Literature
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