unexpectedly-developed
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-de-vel-oped|
B2
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli-dɪˈvɛləpt/
(develop)
growth and progress
Etymology
Etymology Information
'develop' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'desveloper,' where 'des-' meant 'un-' and 'veloper' 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 advance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having grown or advanced in a way that was not anticipated.
The unexpectedly-developed technology took the market by surprise.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 09:43