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developing

|de/vel/op/ing|

B2

/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

(develop)

growth and progress

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develop	developments	developers	develops	develops	developed	developed	developing	more developed	most developed	development	developer	developed	developing	undeveloped	slowly-developing	rapidly-developing	individual	violent	slow-developing	dense	carefully-developed	poorly-developed	often	expectedly

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

Verb 1

present participle of 'develop'.

She is developing a new software application.

Synonyms

creating building

Antonyms

Adjective 1

in the process of growth or improvement.

The developing countries are working towards economic stability.

Synonyms

growing emerging

Antonyms

Examples

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Idioms

developing world

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41