expectedly-developed
|ex-pect-ed-ly-de-vel-oped|
B2
/ɪkˈspɛktɪdli 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 English word 'develop,' and eventually became the modern English word 'develop' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to unwrap or unfold,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to grow or advance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having grown or advanced in a manner that was anticipated or foreseen.
The project was expectedly-developed, meeting all the initial goals.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 15:30