Definition of Devolution

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

Exact synonyms: Degeneration
Generic synonyms: Physical Process, Process
Specialized synonyms: Attack, Obsolescence, Macular Degeneration
Derivative terms: Degenerate
Antonyms: Evolution

2. Noun. The delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government).
Exact synonyms: Devolvement
Category relationships: Administration, Governance, Governing, Government, Government Activity
Generic synonyms: Delegating, Delegation, Deputation, Relegating, Relegation
Derivative terms: Devolve, Devolve

Definition of Devolution

1. n. The act of rolling down.

Definition of Devolution

1. Noun. A rolling down. ¹

2. Noun. A descent, especially one that passes through a series of revolutions, or by succession ¹

3. Noun. The transference of a right to a successor, or of a power from one body to another. ¹

4. Noun. (pejorative) Degeneration (as opposed to evolution). ¹

5. Noun. (British) The transfer of some powers, and the delegation of some functions, from a central sovereign government to local government; eg. from Westminster to Scottish parliament and Welsh assembly. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Devolution

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Medical Definition of Devolution

1. A continuing process of degeneration or breaking down, in contrast to evolution. See: involution, catabolism. Origin: L. De-volvo, pp. -volutus, to roll down (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Devolution

devocations
devoice
devoiced
devoices
devoicing
devoid
devoid of(p)
devoidness
devoir
devoirs
devolatilization
devolatilizations
devolatilize
devolatilizer
devolatilizers
devolution (current term)
devolutional
devolutionary
devolutionist
devolutionists
devolutions
devolve
devolve on
devolved
devolvement
devolves
devolving
devon
devonian
devons

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