broadly-designed
|broad-ly-de-signed|
/ˈbrɔːdli dɪˈzaɪnd/
wide-ranging plan
Etymology
'broadly-designed' originates from the combination of 'broadly' and 'designed', where 'broadly' is derived from 'broad', meaning 'wide', and 'designed' from 'design', meaning 'to plan or create'.
'broadly' evolved from Old English 'brād', and 'designed' from Latin 'designare', meaning 'to mark out'.
Initially, 'broadly' meant 'widely' and 'designed' meant 'planned'. Together, they evolved to mean 'planned with a wide scope'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created or planned with a wide scope or range, often considering various aspects or factors.
The new curriculum is broadly-designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
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Last updated: 2025/04/04 01:04