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foreseeably-developed

|fore-see-a-bly-de-vel-oped|

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/fɔrˈsiːəbli-dɪˈvɛləpt/

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/fɔːˈsiːəbli-dɪˈvɛləpt/

predictable development

Etymology
Etymology Information

'foreseeably-developed' originates from the combination of 'foreseeably' and 'developed'. 'Foreseeably' comes from 'foresee', which originates from Old English 'foreseon', meaning 'to see beforehand'. 'Developed' comes from the French 'développer', meaning 'to unfold'.

Historical Evolution

'foreseeably' changed from the Old English 'foreseon' to the modern English 'foresee', and 'developed' evolved from the French 'développer' to the modern English 'develop'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'foresee' meant 'to see beforehand', and 'develop' meant 'to unfold'. Over time, 'foreseeably-developed' evolved to mean 'developed in a manner that can be predicted'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

developed in a manner that can be predicted or anticipated.

The region is foreseeably-developed due to its strategic location.

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Last updated: 2025/05/11 18:44