unpredictably-developed
|un-pre-dict-a-bly-de-vel-oped|
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/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbli-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 expand.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having developed in a manner that was not anticipated or foreseen.
The project was unpredictably-developed, leading to unexpected results.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 03:42