Word: devolves
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: de
volves
Definition: Third-person singular of devolve; pass on or delegate to another
Morphemes:
Affix: devolve
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To delegate (a responsibility, duty, etc.) on or upon someone.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dē
Language: la
Decoded: de
PoS: Preposition
Meaning: of persons
Affix: volvō
Language: la
Decoded: volvo
Meaning: roll
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third-person singular indicative present tense of verbs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -es
Language: enm
Decoded: -es
Meaning: third person singular ending of verbs