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Devolvement

The act or process of devolving;; devolution.

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Delegating 76% connected

of Delegate

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Delegation 76% connected

The act of delegating, or investing with authority to act for another; the appointment of a delegate or delegates.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Deputation 76% connected

The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Relegating 76% connected

of Relegate

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Relegation 76% connected

The act of relegating, or the state of being relegated; removal; banishment; exile.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Devolve 74% connected

To roll onward or downward; to pass on.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Devolve 74% connected

To roll onward or downward; to pass on.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 1

Devolution 92% connected

The act of rolling down.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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