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- [wel dih-vel-uh p]
- /wɛl dɪˈvɛl əp/
- /wel dɪˈvel.əpt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wel dih-vel-uh p]
- /wɛl dɪˈvɛl əp/
Definitions of well-developed word
- verb with object well-developed to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of; bring to a more advanced or effective state: to develop natural resources; to develop one's musical talent. 1
- verb with object well-developed to cause to grow or expand: to develop one's muscles. 1
- verb with object well-developed to elaborate or expand in detail: to develop a theory. 1
- verb with object well-developed to bring into being or activity; generate; evolve. 1
- verb with object well-developed Drafting. to transfer the details of (a more or less two-dimensional design, pattern, or the like) from one surface, especially one that is prismatic or cylindrical, onto another, usually planar, in such a way that the distances between points remain the same. 1
- verb with object well-developed Biology. to cause to go through the process of natural evolution from a previous and lower stage. to cause to progress from an embryonic to an adult form. 1
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Origin of well-developed
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Middle French développer, Old French desveloper, equivalent to des- dis-1 + voloper to wrap up; see envelop
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Parts of speech for Well-developed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
well-developed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for well-developed
adj well-developed
- amorphic — Having no defined shape, lacking form; amorphous.
- bosomy — (of a woman) having large breasts
- curvaceous — If someone describes a woman as curvaceous, they think she is attractive because of the curves of her body.
- forward-looking — planning for or anticipating possible future events, conditions, etc.; progressive.
- full-fledged — of full rank or standing: a full-fledged professor.
adjective well-developed
- advancing — to move or bring forward: The general advanced his troops to the new position.
- curvesome — (dated) curvy.
- disfigured — Simple past tense and past participle of disfigure.
- forth — onward or outward in place or space; forward: to come forth; go forth.
- keen — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
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