weakly-developed
|weak-ly-de-vel-oped|
B2
/ˈwiːkli dɪˈvɛləpt/
Lacking full development
Etymology
Etymology Information
'weakly-developed' originates from the combination of 'weakly,' meaning 'lacking strength,' and 'developed,' meaning 'brought to a more advanced or effective state.'
Historical Evolution
'Weakly' comes from Old English 'wēac,' meaning 'not strong,' and 'developed' from Old French 'desveloper,' meaning 'to unwrap or unfold.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'weakly-developed' meant 'not fully grown or matured,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking in strength or robustness; not fully developed or matured.
The plant was weakly-developed due to insufficient sunlight.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 17:46