de-evolution
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De-evolution is the satirical concept, popularized by the band Devo, that human society is regressing rather than progressing.
All labels observed (1)
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| de-evolution canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T15530344 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: de-evolution Context triple: [Devo, hasConcept, de-evolution]
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Decon
Decon is an independent record label known for releasing hip-hop and alternative music.
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B.
Decline
"Decline" is a song by British singer-songwriter Raye that helped establish her prominence in contemporary pop and R&B music.
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C.
Del
Del is a common shortened form of the given name Derek, often used as an informal or familiar nickname.
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D.
EVOL
EVOL is a 1986 experimental rock album by Sonic Youth that marked a pivotal shift toward their distinctive blend of noise, melody, and avant-garde song structures.
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E.
Degeneration
Degeneration is an 1892 book by Max Nordau that offers a scathing critique of fin-de-siècle European art, literature, and culture, arguing that many modernist trends reflect psychological and moral decay.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: de-evolution Target entity description: De-evolution is the satirical concept, popularized by the band Devo, that human society is regressing rather than progressing.
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A.
Decon
Decon is an independent record label known for releasing hip-hop and alternative music.
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B.
Decline
"Decline" is a song by British singer-songwriter Raye that helped establish her prominence in contemporary pop and R&B music.
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C.
Del
Del is a common shortened form of the given name Derek, often used as an informal or familiar nickname.
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D.
EVOL
EVOL is a 1986 experimental rock album by Sonic Youth that marked a pivotal shift toward their distinctive blend of noise, melody, and avant-garde song structures.
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E.
Degeneration
Degeneration is an 1892 book by Max Nordau that offers a scathing critique of fin-de-siècle European art, literature, and culture, arguing that many modernist trends reflect psychological and moral decay.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.