development
|de/vel/op/ment|
B2
/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
(develop)
growth and progress
Etymology
Etymology Information
'development' originates from the French word 'développement', which is derived from 'développer', meaning 'to unfold'.
Historical Evolution
'développer' transformed into the English word 'development' during the 18th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to unfold or unwrap', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'growth or progress'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of growing or improving.
The development of new technologies has transformed our lives.
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Noun 2
a new event or happening.
There have been several exciting developments in the case.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35