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Devolution (Noun)

Meaning 1

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

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Devolvement

Hypernyms

  • Deputation
  • Delegation
  • Relegating
  • Relegation

Related Words

  • Devolve (verb)

Meaning 2

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Degeneration

Antonyms

  • Evolution

Hypernyms

  • Process

Hyponyms

  • Attack
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Obsolescence
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