vigorously-developed
|vig-or-ous-ly-de-vel-oped|
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/ˈvɪɡərəsli dɪˈvɛləpt/
(develop)
growth and progress
Etymology
Etymology Information
'develop' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'desveloper,' where 'des-' meant 'un-' and 'veloper' meant '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
characterized by being developed with great energy and strength.
The city has a vigorously-developed infrastructure.
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Last updated: 2025/05/13 16:34