Devolve (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object), de·volved, de·volv·ing.
  1. to transfer or delegate (a duty, responsibility, etc.) to or upon another; pass on.
  2. to cause to roll downward.
verb (used without object), de·volved, de·volv·ing.
  1. to be transferred or passed on from one to another: The responsibility devolved on me.
  2. to roll or flow downward.
verb
  1. to pass or cause to pass to a successor or substitute, as duties, power, etc
  2. (of an estate, etc) to pass to another by operation of law, esp on intestacy or bankruptcy
  3. to depend (on)
  4. to roll down or cause to roll down
Devolve (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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