carefully-developed
|care-ful-ly-de-vel-oped|
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/ˈkɛrfəli dɪˈvɛləpt/
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/ˈkeəfəli dɪˈvɛləpt/
(develop)
growth and progress
Etymology
Etymology Information
'develop' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'desveloper,' where 'des-' meant 'un-' and 'veloper' meant 'to wrap.'
Historical Evolution
'desveloper' transformed into the Middle English word 'developen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'develop.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to unwrap or unfold,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to grow or expand.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created or constructed with meticulous attention to detail and precision.
The carefully-developed plan ensured the project's success.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 03:31