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quickly-developing

|quick-ly-de-vel-op-ing|

/ˈkwɪkli dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

(develop)

growth and progress

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Etymology

Etymology Information

'quickly-developing' originates from the combination of 'quickly,' an adverb meaning 'at a fast pace,' and 'developing,' the present participle of 'develop,' which means 'to grow or cause to grow.'

Historical Evolution

'Quickly' comes from Middle English 'quikly,' and 'developing' comes from the French 'développer,' which evolved into the modern English 'develop.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'develop' meant 'to unfold or unroll,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to grow or expand.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

undergoing rapid growth or change.

The quickly-developing technology sector is attracting many investors.

Synonyms

fast-growing rapidly-evolving

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Last updated: 2025/04/06 22:55