devolve

Meanings

• Verb

  To pass or be passed on, especially a right or responsibility.

  - "The responsibility for the project was devolved to the new team leader."
  - "The power devolved from the king to the parliament."

• Verb

  To deteriorate or revert to a former, often simpler or less developed state.

  - "The economy of the country has devolved into chaos."
  - "The child devolved into tears after being scolded."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with devolve
resolve , evolve , resolve to evolve

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Variants

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devolve , devolved , devolves , devolving

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Forms

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devolved, devolving

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Etymology

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The word 'devolve' comes from the Latin word 'devolvere', which means 'to roll back, unroll'. It is related to the word 'evolve', which means 'to roll out, unfold'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that 'devolve' is the opposite of 'evolve'?

2. The word 'devolve' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Devolution: A political process where power is transferred from a central government to regional or local authorities.

2. Regression: A psychological term describing a return to earlier behavior or development.

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Culture

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In literature, 'devolve' is often used to describe a deterioration or decline in a character or situation. In music, there are several songs with the title 'Devolve' that explore themes of decay and transformation.

How to Memorize "devolve"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ball being rolled back or unrolled to remember the meaning of 'devolve'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'devolve' with the idea of something deteriorating or being passed on to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Devolve means to roll back or pass on' to remember the meaning of the word.

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