Synonyms for devolution
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A rolling down.
Related words
- Word family
- devolve
Forms
- Plural
- devolutions → degenerations, degradations, deteriorations, lapses…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| devolution | rising | |
| depravation | rising | |
| devolvement | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- lapse1
- 11 letters
- degradation4, depravation4, devolvement
- 12 letters
- degeneration5
- 13 letters
- deterioration6
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (degradation4 = 4 syllables).