highly-developed
|high-ly-de-vel-oped|
B2
/ˈhaɪli 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 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 advanced or sophisticated features or characteristics.
The country has a highly-developed infrastructure.
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Last updated: 2025/05/13 02:28