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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

devolve

/dɪˈvoʊld/ verb · British & US
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What does devolve mean?

verb

To return to a lower or more primitive state; to deteriorate or degenerate. To pass or be passed down from a higher to a lower form or stage.

Example

"The once-thriving community began to devolve into chaos after the factory closed."

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