nnoun.processthe process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential qualitySynset:degeneration
Antonyms:evolution
Derivationally Related Form:degenerate
Hypernyms:physical process process
Inherited Hypernyms:degenerationprocessphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:attackmacular degenerationobsolescence
Full Hyponyms:age-related macular degenerationattackmacular degenerationobsolescence
nnoun.actthe delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)Topic:administrationgovernancegoverninggovernmentgovernment activity
Synset:devolvement
Derivationally Related Form:devolve
Hypernyms:delegating delegation deputation relegating relegation
Inherited Hypernyms:devolutiondelegatingauthorizationmanagementsocial controlgroup actionacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Inherited Hypernyms:devolutiondelegatingauthorizationmanagementsocial controlgroup actioneventpsychological featureabstractionentity