Antonyms of noun devolution

1 of 2 senses of devolution

Sense 1
degeneration, devolution -- (the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality)
       Antonym of evolution (Sense 1)
      => development, evolution -- (a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage); "the development of his ideas took many years"; "the evolution of Greek civilization"; "the slow development of her skill as a writer")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun devolution

2 senses of devolution

Sense 1
degeneration, devolution -- (the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality)
       => process, physical process -- (a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states; "events now in process"; "the process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls")

Sense 2
devolution, devolvement -- (the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government))
       => delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation, deputation -- (authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions)