poorly-developed
|poor-ly-de-vel-oped|
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/ˈpʊrli dɪˈvɛləpt/
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/ˈpɔːli dɪˈvɛləpt/
(develop)
growth and progress
Etymology
Etymology Information
'develop' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'desveloper,' where 'des-' meant 'un-' and 'voloper' meant 'to 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 expand.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking in development or growth; not fully formed or matured.
The poorly-developed infrastructure hindered economic growth.
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Last updated: 2025/06/11 09:44