densely-developed
|dense-ly-de-vel-oped|
B2
/ˈdɛnsli dɪˈvɛləpt/
(develop)
growth and progress
Etymology
Etymology Information
'develop' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'desveloper,' where 'des-' meant 'un-' and 'veloper' meant '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 unfold or unwrap,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to grow or expand.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characterized by a high concentration of buildings or structures in a given area.
The city is densely-developed, with skyscrapers lining every street.
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Last updated: 2025/04/06 11:33
