noun
devolution
Devolution (noun) means a rolling down.
noun
1
A rolling down.
2
A descent, especially one that passes through a series of revolutions, or by succession.
3
The transference of a right to a successor, or of a power from one body to another.
4
Degeneration.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French dévolution, from Medieval Latin devolutio, devolutionis, from Latin devolvo.
Rhymes for devolution
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of devolution?
"devolution" (noun) means a rolling down.
What are the different meanings of devolution?
"devolution" has 3 main meanings: 1. A rolling down; 2. A descent, especially one that passes through a series of revolutions, or by succession; 3. The transference of a right to a successor, or of a power from one body to another.