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devolution

/diːvəˈluːʃən/

Meanings
  • noun

    The process by which powers or authority are transferred from a central government or higher body to regional or local areas.

    - "The devolution of powers from the federal government to the states has led to greater autonomy in education policy."
    - "The devolution of power to local communities has resulted in more effective decision-making and improved public services."
  • noun

    A reversal or reduction in the development or progress of something.

    - "The once prosperous town experienced a devolution into poverty and decay."
    - "The company underwent a period of devolution after the departure of its innovative CEO."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with devolution
revolution , evolution , resolution
Variants
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devolution , devolutionary , devolutionist , devolutionists , devolutions
Etymology
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From the Latin devolvere, meaning 'to undo, unroll, or unravel'.


Trivia
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  1. Devolution was a popular theme in science fiction during the 1950s and 1960s, with numerous novels and films exploring the concept of humans or other species devolving into simpler forms.

  2. The term 'devolution' was first used in a political context in the late 19th century, in the context of the Irish Home Rule movement.


Related Concepts
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  1. devolutionary theory: A biological theory that suggests that complex organisms have evolved from simpler ancestors through a process of devolution.

  2. devolutionary politics: A political ideology that advocates for the transfer of powers and responsibilities from a central government to regional or local authorities.


Culture
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Devolution has been a topic of interest in political and social discourse, particularly in the context of regional autonomy and decentralization. In literature, the term has been used metaphorically to describe the decline of characters or societies. In music, there are several bands with the name Devolution.

How to Memorize "devolution"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a process of unrolling or unwinding, representing the transfer of power and authority.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of decentralization and regional autonomy.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. to remember the definition: Devolution is the process Of Unrolling Transfer of power and authority.


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