What is "devolve" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 15-11-2026 by Wikilanguages.net

What does devolve mean in English? Meaning of devolve definition and abbreviation with examples.

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Meaning of "devolve": pass on or delegate to another

Meaning: pass on or delegate to another

Example: The representative devolved his duties to his aides while he was in the hospital

Synonyms: devolve

Hypernyms: assign delegate depute designate

Pronunciation in UK: /dɪˈvɒɫv/

Meaning: be inherited by

Example: The estate fell to my sister The land returned to the family The estate devolved to an heir that everybody had assumed to be dead

Synonyms: devolve fall pass return

Hyponyms: fall light

Hypernyms: change hands change owners

Pronunciation in UK: /dɪˈvɒɫv/

Meaning: grow worse

Example: Her condition deteriorated Conditions in the slums degenerated The discussion devolved into a shouting match

Synonyms: degenerate deteriorate devolve drop

Hyponyms: fade fatigue jade languish pall rot tire waste weary

Hypernyms: decline worsen

Antonyms: convalesce recover recuperate

Pronunciation in UK: /dɪˈvɒɫv/