Devolution
a continuing process of degeneration or breaking down, in contrast to evolution.
See: involution, catabolism.
Origin: L. De-volvo, pp. -volutus, to roll down
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Devolution
Devolution a continuing process of degeneration or breaking down, in contrast to evolution. See: involution, catabolism. Origin: L. De-volvo, pp. -volutus, to roll down..
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