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1994 studio album by M.O.D.
Devolution is the fourth full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D. It was released in 1994 on Music For Nations and follows
Devolution_(album)
2008 studio album by Destruction
D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. is the tenth studio album by German thrash metal band Destruction. The album was released on 29 August 2008 by AFM Records worldwide
D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.
Topics referred to by the same term
constituent national government. Devolution, Devolve, or Devolved may also refer to: Devolution (album), an album by M.O.D. Devolution (band), an American industrial
Devolution_(disambiguation)
Notion that species can revert to primitive forms
Devolution, de-evolution, or backward evolution (not to be confused with dysgenics) is the notion that species can revert to supposedly more primitive
Devolution_(biology)
1992 studio album by M.O.D.
follows 1989's Gross Misconduct. In 1994, the band subsequently released Devolution. Line-up changes saw Billy Milano take up bass duties as well as vocals
Rhythm_of_Fear
1989 studio album by The Alarm
noted. "Sold Me Down the River" – 5:25 "The Rock" (The Alarm) – 4:39 "Devolution Workin' Man Blues" – 4:11 "Love Don't Come Easy" – 4:08 "Hardland" – 4:09
Change_(The_Alarm_album)
Historic county of England
United Kingdom to provide it with essential resources. Although in the devolution debates in the House of Commons of the late 1960s, which paved the way
Yorkshire
1995 compilation album by M.O.D.
songs which were previously not on any other album. Songs from the band's previous album, 1994's Devolution, were not included on this compilation because
Loved by Thousands, Hated by Millions
Loved_by_Thousands,_Hated_by_Millions
American new wave band
Are Devo! | Album review". Treble. Retrieved April 3, 2026. "DEVO Funko Pop! Figures". Clubdevo.com. Retrieved February 4, 2021. "Devolution: A Devo Theory"
Devo
2021 studio album by Starset
Horizons is the fourth studio album by American rock band Starset. It was released on October 22, 2021. Horizons has received positive reviews. Sonic
Horizons_(Starset_album)
British alternative rock band (e. 2015)
Size" (Hands Off Gretel, 2016) "The Angry EP" (Puke Pop, 2020) Devolution Issue 41 - Devolution magazine "Hands Off Gretel - About". Hands Off Gretel. "Hands
Hands_Off_Gretel
2009 studio album by Darkest Hour
before the release of the album. To coincide with the start of the 2009 Summer Slaughter Tour, Darkest Hour posted "Devolution of the Flesh" on their MySpace
The_Eternal_Return_(album)
2026 EP by Paleface Swiss
and vulnerable approach, which has been little explored by the quartet. Devolution highlights that the EP represented a stylistic shift for the band. Although
The_Wilted_EP
City in West Yorkshire, England
other Local Authorities in West Yorkshire, Leeds City Council agreed a Devolution Deal with the UK Government. This resulted in the election of a Metro
Leeds
English band
Wear Latex Doesn't Mean You're Going To Be Into Really Kinky Stuff"". Devolution Magazine. 2017-07-07. Retrieved 2024-01-26. "Discogs". Discogs. January
FLEISCH
1993 video album by Devo
band's experiences with record labels and the recording of their first album, including photographs in automatic and manual slideshows. Promotions for
The Complete Truth About De-Evolution
The_Complete_Truth_About_De-Evolution
Musical artist
Devolution is an American-based industrial metal band, created by Mykill Mayhem. The first release from Devolution, entitled "Cerebrequiem", was in the
Devolution_(band)
Country within the United Kingdom
devolution - Erskine May - UK Parliament". erskinemay.parliament.uk. Retrieved 1 March 2025. "David Mundell speech: 20 years of Scottish devolution"
Scotland
British gothic punk band
signing with WormHoleDeath Records. The album received reviews from publications including GBHBL and Devolution Magazine. Reviewers highlighted the band’s
Lesbian_Bed_Death
Disc-shaped analog sound storage medium
Electrical transcription LP record The New Face of Vinyl: Youth's Digital Devolution (photo documentary) Phonograph cylinder Pocket Disc Record Store Day Sound
Phonograph_record
Non-album single 2000 "Foreigner" 76 Void 2000 "Freedom" — 2001 "Heart-Shaped Tumor" 89 Two 2002 "Lonely Day" — 2002 "Miss You More" — Devolution 2003
De/Vision_discography
English singer-songwriter (born 1986)
Archived from the original on 31 March 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2021. "THE DEVOLUTION OF WOMAN (Hardback)-Rebecca Lucy Taylor". Foyles. Wikimedia Commons has
Self_Esteem_(musician)
American actor (born 1958)
social satire and, for thinking people, a depressing commentary on the devolution of the American political system". Robbins then starred alongside Morgan
Tim_Robbins
1965 flooding of Tryweryn valley, Wales
and increasing powers and responsibility to Wales, culminating in Welsh devolution, although water is not fully devolved to Wales. The event has inspired
Tryweryn_flooding
Final court of appeal in the UK
affecting the whole population. Additionally the Supreme Court hears cases on devolution matters from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. As a consequence, the
Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
Supreme_Court_of_the_United_Kingdom
2025 studio album by Whitechapel
delivers knuckleheaded thrills, but Whitechapel’s ninth album is more than a simple devolution to deathcore’s first principles. Other raucous styles are
Hymns_in_Dissonance
Canadian musician (born 1972)
enhance the virtual concert experience. In 2021, he released two live albums: Devolution Series #1 - Acoustically Inclined, Live in Leeds, which was a recording
Devin_Townsend
American vocalist
M.O.D. (EP) 186 1989 Gross Misconduct 151 1992 Rhythm of Fear — 1994 Devolution Music for Nations — 1995 Loved by Thousands, Hated by Millions (compilation)
Billy_Milano
American musician (born 1950)
and Bob Lewis. In early 1970, Lewis and Casale formed the idea of the "devolution" of the human race after Casale's friends Jeffrey Miller and Allison Krause
Mark_Mothersbaugh
2016 studio album by Andrew Bird
"Capsized." A deluxe box set of the album will also include a 10" record called "Are We Not Burning? The Devolution of Capsized", which features five additional
Are You Serious (Andrew Bird album)
Are_You_Serious_(Andrew_Bird_album)
2012 single by Wiley
"Oopsy Daisy". It was released as the lead single from his ninth studio album The Ascent on 27 July 2012 for digital download in the United Kingdom. It
Heatwave_(Wiley_song)
German synthpop musical group
Void (Instrumental) 2001 : Two 2001 : Two (Instrumental) 2003 : Devolution 2003 : Devolution (Instrumental) 2004 : 6 Feet Underground 2004 : 6 Feet Underground
De/Vision
2017 Indian film
CGI "patchy". Rajendran too felt that the film doesn't allow Jogendra's devolution "to really punch [the viewers] in the gut, because it wants to simultaneously
Nene_Raju_Nene_Mantri
American thrash metal band
first of many break-ups or hiatuses to come. The following releases, Devolution (1994) and Dictated Aggression (1996), suffered from poor distribution
M.O.D.
Games for the Sony PlayStation / PS1 / PSone
THQNA/EU April 9, 1998 1998 September 30, 1998 G-O-D Pure: Growth or Devolution Infinity Imagineer February 26, 1998 Unreleased Unreleased G-Police Psygnosis
List of PlayStation (console) games (A–L)
List_of_PlayStation_(console)_games_(A–L)
American rock band
Dustin Bates in 2013. They released their debut album, Transmissions, in 2014 and their second album, Vessels, on January 20, 2017. The band has found
Starset
UK musical group
Trueman, Gary (24 June 2023). "Interview: The Download Tapes - Casey". Devolution Magazine. Retrieved 11 January 2026. T, Dobbin (15 January 2024). "IN
Casey_(band)
Predominantly Scottish cloth pattern
teeny-bopper band the Bay City Rollers were described by the British Hit Singles & Albums reference book as "tartan teen sensations from Edinburgh". Tartan became
Tartan
FuRyu November 30, 2016 Unreleased Unreleased Unreleased Noitu Love: Devolution MP2 Games MP2 Games September 15, 2016 September 15, 2016 September 15
List of Nintendo 3DS games (N–Z)
List_of_Nintendo_3DS_games_(N–Z)
2024 studio album by Kat Von D
deeply with listeners." Devolution Magazine described Von D's vocals as "silky smooth with a rich tone", and said the album is interesting throughout
My Side of the Mountain (album)
My_Side_of_the_Mountain_(album)
Welsh actor (born 1969)
(19 February 2024). "Actor Michael Sheen joins call for Crown Estate devolution to Wales". Communications and Management for Sustainability. Retrieved
Michael_Sheen
Japanese all-female power metal band
stimulating coming into contact with a culture different from Japan."". Devolution. February 7, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023. "LOVEBITES 激ロック インタビュー".
Lovebites_(band)
2010 studio album by Whitechapel
is not a concept album. It generally focuses on negative themes, for example "Devolver" is written within the concept of the devolution in society and how
A_New_Era_of_Corruption
Welsh rock band
them in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Top 50 for the first and only time. "Devolution Working Man Blues" and "Love Don't Come Easy" also earned radio airplay
The_Alarm
American rock band from Omaha, Nebraska
Mussack on drum, and Jesse Saint on bass. He also announced that a new album will be released in 2016. Through Fire embarked on tour with Adelitas Way
Through_Fire
American songwriter, composer, and musician (born 1952)
demos. In early 1970, Bob Lewis and Gerald Casale formed the idea of the "devolution" of the human race after Casale's friend Jeffrey Miller was killed by
Bob_Mothersbaugh
2011 studio album by Destruction
fans, a more fast and turbulent album than the 2008 studio record D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. that will go more 'back to the roots'. On 18 December 2010 in Portugal
Day of Reckoning (Destruction album)
Day_of_Reckoning_(Destruction_album)
1998 studio album by Ayreon
first double album. Like most Ayreon albums, it is a concept album, taking place in the same fictional universe as Ayreon's first album The Final Experiment
Into_the_Electric_Castle
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990
encouraging Scottish devolution. Lord Foulkes of Cumnock agreed on Scotland Tonight that she had provided "the impetus" for devolution. Writing for The Scotsman
Margaret_Thatcher
2018 studio album by Goat Girl
from growing up in London and the first-hand experience of our city’s devolution. We wanted to think of it as this place seen not necessarily just through
Goat_Girl_(album)
2024 song by Olly Alexander
Roberts later added that he thought that the performance represented the "devolution" of Alexander due to him being "brainwashed" by "LGBTQ+ Central". Philip
Dizzy_(Olly_Alexander_song)
1996 studio album by M.O.D.
studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D. It was released in 1996 on Music For Nations and follows 1994's studio album, Devolution. Blackout
Dictated_Aggression
October 1999. Retrieved 13 May 2014. Williams, Craig (25 January 2005). "Devolution and Newsnight Scotland". BBC News. Retrieved 13 May 2014. "Unseen Lennon
Timeline_of_BBC_Two
2024 video game
of Hades – Anecdotes (2012–2016) Darwin's Game (2012–2023) Getter Robo Devolution (2015–2019) AI no Idenshi: Red Queen (2017–2019) AI no Idenshi: Blue Age
Gakuen_Idolmaster
Country in northwestern Europe
UK Parliament's power to interfere with devolution in Northern Ireland are greater still, because devolution in Northern Ireland rests upon an international
United_Kingdom
Country in South Asia
Thammátama, Daŭla and Răbān were performed at these dramas. The first music album, Nurthi, recorded in 1903, was released through Radio Ceylon. Songwriters
Sri_Lanka
American technical death metal band
in 2012, their first concept record, it deals with the evolution and devolution of a society in the future. The Epilogue 7-inch, released in 2014 by Haunted
Malignancy_(band)
English author and Christian apologist (1874–1936)
their policy agenda with the broader party during this time, including devolution of power to local government, franchise reform, replication of the Irish
G._K._Chesterton
Italian media tycoon and politician (1936–2023)
significantly different opinions. Lega Nord insisted on a federalist reform (devolution of more power to the regions) as a condition for remaining in the coalition
Silvio_Berlusconi
First-person shooter video game franchise
art books for all three games: BioShock: Breaking the Mold (2007), Deco Devolution: The Art of BioShock 2 (2010), and The Art of BioShock Infinite (2013)
BioShock_(series)
Controversial system of taxation from 1989 to 1993
band The Exploited featured the song "Don't Pay The Poll Tax" in their album The Massacre, which was released on 15 April 1990. Over 40 people collaborated
Poll_tax_(Great_Britain)
2018 EP by Lovebites
positive feedback from media in countries with a strong rock culture."". Devolution Magazine. 2018-06-15. Retrieved 2019-08-07. "INTERVIEW: Lovebites". Distorted
Battle_Against_Damnation
Portuguese thrash metal band
album Intersection was released via União Lisboa. The third album Evolution, Devolution, Revolution was recorded in Nottingham at Square Studios with
Ramp_(Portuguese_band)
Japanese media franchise
p. 8. Hendershot, Cyndy (July 1998). "Darwin and the Atom: Evolution/Devolution Fantasies in The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, Them !, and The Incredible
Godzilla_(franchise)
Spanish-Mexican filmmaker (1900–1983)
ISBN 978-3822833759. Fein, Seth (1994). "Hollywood, U.S.-Mexican Relations, and the Devolution of the "Golden Age" of Mexican Cinema" (PDF). Film-Historia. IV (2): 103–135
Luis_Buñuel
American musician (1941–2010)
Voltaire, The Human League and the Sheffield Scene"; 12: "Industrial Devolution: Throbbing Gristle's Music from the Death Factory"; and 25: Vale, V.;
Captain_Beefheart
Prime Minister of Canada (1968–1979; 1980–1984)
an amending formula, a court-enforced Charter of Rights, and a further devolution of powers to the provinces. In 1980, Chrétien was tasked with creating
Pierre_Trudeau
1925 poem by T. S. Eliot
change of "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush" are written until this devolution of style ends with the final stanza, maybe the most quoted of Eliot's
The_Hollow_Men
2020 studio album by Lovebites
Electric Pentagram is the third studio album by Japanese power metal band Lovebites. The album was released in Japan on January 29, 2020 by Victor Entertainment
Electric_Pentagram
English artist and musician (1950–2020)
p. 685. ISBN 978-0-87930-607-6. Mulholland, Neil (2003). The Cultural Devolution: Art in Britain in the Late Twentieth Century. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd
Genesis_P-Orridge
2010 album by Devo
which a total of four potential titles for the album were revealed: Fresh, Something for Everybody, Devolution and Excuse Our Mess. It was also announced
Something for Everybody (Devo album)
Something_for_Everybody_(Devo_album)
1970 shootings in Kent, Ohio, US
from them! I stopped being a hippie and I started to develop the idea of devolution. I got real, real pissed off. In the paper that evening, the Akron Beacon
Kent_State_shootings
British politician and activist (1925–2014)
British-created institution. A supporter of the Scottish Parliament and political devolution, Benn however opposed the Scottish National Party and Scottish independence
Tony_Benn
October 1999. Retrieved 13 May 2014. Williams, Craig (25 January 2005). "Devolution and Newsnight Scotland". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 13 May 2014. "BBC Wales
1999_in_British_television
2024 studio album by Royal Republic
management "Review: Royal Republic – Lovecop". Devolution Magazine. 1 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2025. "Album Review: Royal Republic – LoveCop". Moshville
LoveCop
Decade of the Gregorian calendar (1990–1999)
National Assembly for Wales was established following the 1997 Welsh devolution referendum, in which a majority of voters approved the creation of the
1990s
American pop group created for Walt Disney Records
saying, "You went beyond getting mad to just like going, 'This is proof of devolution. This is it.' We thought it was really funny." In a 2012 interview, Jacqueline
Devo_2.0
2005 studio album by God Forbid
Treason is the fourth full-length studio album by the New Jersey heavy metal quintet God Forbid. It is a concept album telling the story of a futuristic society
IV:_Constitution_of_Treason
John (11 December 2023). "Stormont: Government offers £2.5bn package for devolution return". BBC News. Retrieved 11 December 2023. Crerar, Pippa; Quinn, Ben;
2023_in_the_United_Kingdom
2019 studio album by Within Temptation
review-aggregating website Metacritic gave the album an average score of 67. Reviewer Gary Trueman writing for British webzine Devolution was positive about the record
Resist (Within Temptation album)
Resist_(Within_Temptation_album)
British/Irish electronic rock duo
Retrieved 9 September 2021. "Interview: Wargasm At The Download Pilot". Devolution Magazine. 11 July 2021. Archived from the original on 23 February 2024
Wargasm
Spanish political doctrine in the early 19th century
justice etc.; the state's governing principle is this of subsidiarity or devolution. According to the Traditionalists a state, and the Spanish state in particular
Traditionalism_(Spain)
Musical artist
University of Edinburgh: The Rector Seenan, Gerard (26 April 1999). "Scottish devolution: The highland alliance which sees no need to make policies". The Guardian
Donnie_Munro
Autonomous territory of Denmark
Naalakkersuisut could assume control over 17 different areas of government. Further devolution of power from Denmark to Greenland came with the "Greenland Self-Government
Greenland
Italian writer, filmmaker, poet, and intellectual (1922–1975)
different political factions. On 30 October, Pasolini joined the pro-devolution association Patrie tal Friul, founded in Udine. Pasolini wanted a Friuli
Pier_Paolo_Pasolini
2015 single by Leona Lewis
but it is the second single to be released from the album overall. Remixes by Fastlane and DEVolution were also released. The track garnered a positive
I_Am_(Leona_Lewis_song)
British government proposal to boost economic growth in the North of England
improvement to transport links, investment in science and innovation, and devolution of powers in City Deals. Former MP for Stockton South James Wharton was
Northern_Powerhouse
Movement to end British rule in India
temporary alliance with the All India Muslim League over the issues of devolution and the future of Islam in the region. The British themselves adopted
Indian_independence_movement
Catalogue of published recordings by the Alarm
November 1989. Retrieved 12 May 2022 – via Library and Archives Canada. "Devolution Workin' Man Blues": "RPM 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 51, no. 5. 2 December
The_Alarm_discography
1981 studio album by Devo
Gallery. Retrieved November 6, 2022. Valania, Jonathan (June 27, 2008). "DEVOLUTION FOR DUMMIES: Q&A With Mark Mothersbaugh". Phawker. Retrieved June 28,
New_Traditionalists
Territorial conflict between Chile and allied Peru and Bolivia (1879–84)
and humiliating" shipments of Peruvian cultural assets. Montt asked the devolution of the assets and was supported by deputies McClure and Puelma. The minister
War_of_the_Pacific
2005 American film
to quality. Indeed, those with a scientific turn of mind may take the devolution from Annie to Harry to A Lot Like Love as yet another demonstration of
A_Lot_like_Love
Nationals of Greenland
overfishing of Greenlandic waters were soon validated. The Folketing approved devolution in 1978, and home rule was established under a local Landsting the following
Greenlanders
Grunge band
Interview: Lowlives – Lee Downer “If you stop playing music, it’s miserable.” Devolution Magazine. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2025. LOWLIVES Featuring Former
Lowlives
2006 studio album by Ministry
Wesley J. (2012). "Heroes Without a Cause: Scoring Practice and the Devolution of Combat Film Heroism in the Wake of Vietnam". Music in American Combat
Rio_Grande_Blood
Through the Keyhole, Downton Abbey, ITV News on Gordon Brown's Scottish devolution pledge and The Men With Many Wives. 31 Episode 2 3 October 2014 (2014-10-03)
List_of_Gogglebox_episodes
Noble family from Vicenza, Italy
frequently used for this purpose: wills often stipulated the subsequent devolution of the patrimony, typically favoring another family branch if the testator’s
Trissino_family
Marvel Comics character
96 pages, softcover, June 2008, ISBN 978-0-7851-2749-9 Silver Surfer: Devolution collects Silver Surfer vol. 6 #1–5, 200 pages, softcover, September 2011
Silver_Surfer
American director, screenwriter, and producer (born 1964)
awful. The things that I don't like are kids acting like idiots, the devolution of the horror movie into torture porn and into a long series of sadistic
Joss_Whedon
2000 studio album by Little Nobody
reviewing the album for The Weekend Australian newspaper, in 2001. "Apocoloppola" "HPF Sourced" "Bare (feat. Marcella)" "Devolution Maybe?" "IF? Is
Action_Hero_(album)
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Tamil
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Light, Revolution
Kranthi | கà¯à®°à®¾à®‚தி
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi
Floating; Revolution
Boy/Male
Hindu
Light, Revolution
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh, Telugu
Revolution
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Evolution; Progress
Boy/Male
Tamil
Revolution
Boy/Male
Bengali, Indian
Revolution
Biblical
passage; revolution
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu, Traditional
Revolution
Girl/Female
Biblical
Wheel, revolution.
Male
Chinese
revolution.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Passage, revolution.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Revolution
Boy/Male
Tamil
Floating, Revolution
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Telugu
Revolution
Boy/Male
Bengali, Indian
Resolution
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit
Revolution
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Revolution
Boy/Male
Hindu
Floating, Revolution
Boy/Male
Tamil
Floating, Revolution
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Female
Slavic
Variant spelling of Slavic Zaria, ZORIA means "morning star" or "sunrise."Â
Girl/Female
Muslim
Perfume
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
The Night's Beloved; Moon
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived to the west of a stream, from Middle English by weste lake (see Lake). Westlake in Devon derives its name from the surname, rather than the other way around.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Palm, Calm, Nightingale, Key, A list
Boy/Male
Afghan, Arabic, Indian, Muslim
Strong; Firm
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Telugu
Raising; One of Lord Shiva's Name
Boy/Male
Arthurian Legend
Tristan's father.
Girl/Female
Indian, Modern
Sweet
Boy/Male
Australian, Italian, Portuguese
Has Many Skills
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n.
A thing consecrated; an object of devotion.
n.
The extraction of roots; -- the reverse of involution.
n.
Involution in one's self; hence, abstraction of thought; reverie.
n.
Transference from one person to another; a passing or devolving upon a successor.
n.
A total or radical change; as, a revolution in one's circumstances or way of living.
n.
The act or process of solving; solution; as, the resolution of an equation or problem.
n.
The relation which exists between three or more sets of points, a.a', b.b', c.c', so related to a point O on the line, that the product Oa.Oa' = Ob.Ob' = Oc.Oc' is constant. Sets of lines or surfaces possessing corresponding properties may be in involution.
n.
That which is resolved or determined; a settled purpose; determination. Specifically: A formal expression of the opinion or will of an official body or a public assembly, adopted by vote; as, a legislative resolution; the resolutions of a public meeting.
a.
Relating to evolution.
n.
The act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying a pile or structure; destruction by violence; utter overthrow; -- opposed to construction; as, the demolition of a house, of military works, of a town, or of hopes.
a.
Making a revolution or revolutions; rotating; -- used also figuratively of time, seasons, etc., depending on the revolution of the earth.
n.
The act of rolling down.
n.
Evolution of one's self; development by inherent quality or power.
n.
Demolition.
n.
The motion of a point, line, or surface about a point or line as its center or axis, in such a manner that a moving point generates a curve, a moving line a surface (called a surface of revolution), and a moving surface a solid (called a solid of revolution); as, the revolution of a right-angled triangle about one of its sides generates a cone; the revolution of a semicircle about the diameter generates a sphere.
n.
The act of revolving, or turning round on an axis or a center; the motion of a body round a fixed point or line; rotation; as, the revolution of a wheel, of a top, of the earth on its axis, etc.
n.
The motion of any body, as a planet or satellite, in a curved line or orbit, until it returns to the same point again, or to a point relatively the same; -- designated as the annual, anomalistic, nodical, sidereal, or tropical revolution, according as the point of return or completion has a fixed relation to the year, the anomaly, the nodes, the stars, or the tropics; as, the revolution of the earth about the sun; the revolution of the moon about the earth.
n.
Return to a point before occupied, or to a point relatively the same; a rolling back; return; as, revolution in an ellipse or spiral.
n.
The act or process of raising a quantity to any power assigned; the multiplication of a quantity into itself a given number of times; -- the reverse of evolution.
n.
The act of unfolding or unrolling; hence, in the process of growth; development; as, the evolution of a flower from a bud, or an animal from the egg.