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devolutionsnounpl. of devolution a change to a lower state or levelthe gradual devolution of the neighborhood from a thriving community of close-knit families to a drug-ridden slum decadences, declensions, declinations, declines, degeneracies, degenerations, degradations, dégringolades, descents, deteriorations, downfalls, downgrades, ebbs, eclipses, falls dark ages, nadirs, sunsetsdecaysbreakups, decompositions, disintegrations, dissolutionsabasements, debasementsdepreciationsdecimations, demolishments, demolitions, desolations, destructions, havoc, ruinations, ruinsabatements, decreases, decrements, de-escalations, deflations, diminishments, diminutions, dips, downslides, downtrends, downturns, drop-offs, drops, falloffs, losses, reductions, sags, shrinkages, slips, slumps ascents, rises, upswings advancements, developments, evolutions, growthsfloweringsrenewals, restorations, revitalizationsaccretions, accruals, addenda(also addendums), additions, augmentations, boosts, enhancements, gains, increases, increments, raises, supplements |