Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Devolves.
Devolves - as a verb
Pass on or delegate to another
Example: "The representative devolved his duties to his aides while he was in the hospital"
Be inherited by
Example: "The estate fell to my sister"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fall7pass6return6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change handschange ownersHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Grow progressively worse
Example: "Her condition deteriorated"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
degenerate12deteriorate12drop7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decline10worsen9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"As the discussion continued, it devolves into chaos."
"The peaceful protest soon devolves into violence."
"Their relationship started well but eventually devolves into arguments."
"The negotiation process slowly devolves into a series of personal attacks."
"The team's performance in the second half devolves into an embarrassing display."
Word Game Points
Is DEVOLVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, devolves is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEVOLVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is DEVOLVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, devolves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEVOLVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is DEVOLVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, devolves is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEVOLVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
