DevolutionWordNet Explorer
Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “devolution” powered by Princeton WordNet.
the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)
authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
the act of governing; exercising authority
the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
the process of becoming obsolete; falling into disuse or becoming out of date
eye disease caused by degeneration of the cells of the macula lutea and results in blurred vision; can cause blindness