keenly-developed
|keen-ly-de-vel-oped|
/ˈkiːnli dɪˈvɛləpt/
intensely advanced
Etymology
'keenly-developed' originates from the combination of 'keenly' and 'developed'. 'Keenly' comes from the Old English 'cēne', meaning 'brave' or 'wise', and 'developed' from the French 'développer', meaning 'to unfold'.
'Keenly' evolved from the Old English 'cēne' to the modern English 'keenly', while 'developed' transformed from the French 'développer' to the modern English 'developed'.
Initially, 'keenly' meant 'brave' or 'wise', but over time it evolved to mean 'intensely' or 'sharply'. 'Developed' has largely retained its meaning of 'unfolded' or 'advanced'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a sharp or intense level of development or perception.
The detective had a keenly-developed sense of observation.
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Last updated: 2025/05/06 00:52
