Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Devolving.
Devolving - 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)
fallpassreturnHypernyms (Closely Related)
change handschange ownersHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Grow progressively worse
Example: "Her condition deteriorated"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
degeneratedeterioratedropHypernyms (Closely Related)
declineworsenHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The devolving situation in the country has caused widespread panic."
"His devolving mental state was evident in his erratic behavior."
"The devolving relationship between the two countries has led to increased tensions."
"The devolving infrastructure in the city is in desperate need of repair."
"The company's devolving financial situation forced them to declare bankruptcy."
Word Game Points
Is DEVOLVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, devolving is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEVOLVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is DEVOLVING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, devolving is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEVOLVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is DEVOLVING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, devolving is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEVOLVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
