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Definition of devex

devex

/diːˈvɛks/
de · vex
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devex Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Bending, curving, or sloping downward; declining.

Example

"The surveyor carefully noted the devex curvature of the terrain as it approached the riverbank."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Devex is a highly archaic and specialized term, almost completely replaced in modern English by 'sloping' or 'descending'.

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developmental
developmentally
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deviancy
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'devexus', meaning 'sloping' or 'inclining downwards', which is the past participle of 'devehere' (to carry down), formed from 'de-' (down) and 'vehere' (to carry).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Devex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/devex
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