Definition of "devolves" [devolves]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of devolve. (verb)

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• "Failing such a person, the title devolves on him who is complete in theosophy, though he may be mediocre in philosophy."
• "Critics very often are able to make a stronger case for their assessment of a work on the second try (by qualifying their initial analysis and providing a more nuanced reading) but in this case Ayers’ attempt at defending his critique devolves from the ridiculous to the pitiful."
• "Actually it goes directly to the unethical lying and smearing and innuendos of the GOP politics of personal destruction. pftp wrote: That beind said, any converation that I have with Username devolves into this realm. pftp wrote: Losername:"