v. (-ues, -ued, -uing) 1 reduce the value of.

- reduce the value of (a currency) in relation to others or to gold. devaluation n.

v. (-p-) 1 a make or become bigger, fuller, more elaborate, etc. B bring or come to an active, visible, or mature state.

- begin to exhibit or suffer from (developed a rattle).

- a build on (land). B convert (land) to new use.

- treat (photographic film etc.) To make the image visible. developer n. [french]

—adj. Deviating from what is normal, esp. Sexually. —n. Deviant person or thing. deviance n. Deviancy n.

v. (-ting) (often foll. By from) turn aside or diverge (from a course of action, rule, etc.). deviation n. [latin via way]

n. (pl. -ies) 1 wickedness; reckless mischief.

- black magic.

adj. - not straightforward, underhand.

- winding, circuitous. deviously adv. Deviousness n. [latin via way]

v. (-ving) 1 (foll. By on, upon, etc.) Pass (work or duties) or be passed to (a deputy etc.).

- (foll. By on, to, upon) (of property etc.) Descend to. devolvement n. [latin volvo volut- roll]

adj. Loving; loyal. devotedly adv.

n. - (usu. Foll. By of) zealous enthusiast or supporter.

- pious person.

n. Rudimentary inner toe on some dogs.