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robustly-developed

|ro-bust-ly-de-vel-oped|

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/roʊˈbʌstli dɪˈvɛləpt/

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/rəʊˈbʌstli dɪˈvɛləpt/

strongly developed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'robustly-developed' originates from the Latin word 'robustus,' meaning 'strong' or 'hardy,' combined with the English word 'developed,' which comes from the Old French 'desveloper,' meaning 'to unwrap or unfold.'

Historical Evolution

'robustus' transformed into the English word 'robust,' and 'desveloper' evolved into 'developed,' eventually forming the modern English term 'robustly-developed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'robust' meant 'strong or hardy,' and 'developed' meant 'unwrapped or unfolded.' Over time, 'robustly-developed' evolved to mean 'strongly or thoroughly developed.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

strongly or thoroughly developed, indicating a high level of growth or advancement.

The robustly-developed infrastructure of the city can withstand natural disasters.

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Last updated: 2025/05/30 17:26