developed
developed
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "developed" is /dɪˈvɛləpt/.
Here's a breakdown of the sounds by syllable:
de-: /dɪ/ (as in "di" in "dig")
vel-: /vɛl/ (as in "vel" in "velvet")
oped: /əpt/ (as in "upt" in "abrupt")
Word Form Variations
Verb:
Base form: develop
Third-person singular present: develops
Present participle: developing
Past tense: developed
Past participle: developed
Adjective: developed (used to describe something that has undergone development)
Noun: development (the process or result of developing)
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Verb: To develop
To grow or cause to grow, become more mature, or advance to a more complete or effective state.
Synonyms: evolve, progress, mature, expand, improve, advance, flourish
Antonyms: decline, regress, deteriorate, wither, stunt, shrink
Example: The company aims to develop new software features next quarter.
To create or bring into existence a new product, system, or idea.
Synonyms: invent, devise, formulate, establish, originate, concoct
Antonyms: destroy, dismantle, abolish, neglect
Example: Scientists are working to develop a vaccine for the new virus.
To acquire or make visible over time, often referring to a skill, habit, or quality.
Synonyms: acquire, cultivate, foster, nurture, hone, learn
Antonyms: lose, neglect, abandon, suppress
Example: She developed a keen interest in astronomy during her studies.
Adjective: Developed
Having reached an advanced or mature stage of growth or progress, often implying sophistication or modernization.
Synonyms: advanced, mature, sophisticated, modern, industrialized, elaborate, refined
Antonyms: underdeveloped, undeveloped, primitive, rudimentary, nascent, backward
Example: The developed nations typically have higher standards of living.
Brought into being or made visible; clearly expressed or fully elaborated.
Synonyms: established, formulated, realized, expressed, evident, apparent
Antonyms: latent, hidden, concealed, unformed, vague
Example: The argument was well-developed, with plenty of supporting evidence.
Examples of Use
Books:
"He had developed a strange habit of humming to himself when he was deep in thought." (From "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides, February 2019)
"Over two decades, China has developed into a global economic powerhouse." (From "When China Rules the World: The End of the Western World and the Birth of a New Global Order" by Martin Jacques, January 2009)
Newspapers:
"Scientists at the local university have developed a new method for early disease detection." (From The Daily Nation)
"The city council approved a plan to rezone the area for mixed-use development, aiming to create a more vibrant, developed community." (From The New York Times)
Online Publications:
"Google has steadily developed its AI capabilities, integrating them into various products like Search and Workspace." (From TechCrunch)
"The article explored how different cultures developed unique culinary traditions based on local ingredients." (From National Geographic Online)
Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:
Film: "The director developed the character's backstory extensively, which added depth to the performance." (Referring to a review of "Oppenheimer," July 2023)
Video Games: "The latest patch significantly developed the game's combat system, making it more fluid and engaging." (From a review of "Elden Ring" on IGN, February 2022)
Music: "Her songwriting has developed remarkably over the past few albums, showcasing a more mature sound." (From an album review on Pitchfork, November 2023)
Streaming Series: "The show's plot developed slowly in the first few episodes, but picked up pace significantly by the middle of the season." (From a discussion about "House of the Dragon" on Reddit, August 2022)
General Public Discourse:
"I've really developed a passion for hiking since moving to the mountains." (Casual conversation)
"We need to invest more in education so that our children can develop the skills needed for the future." (Public speech by a politician)
"The community has developed a strong sense of unity after facing several challenges together." (Local news segment)
10 Quotes Using Developed
"It is by acts and not by ideas that people live." Ideas are good, but they are not life. Life is developed by acts. (Anatole France)
"The ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence." This ability can be developed. (Jiddu Krishnamurges, Freedom from the Known)
"All power is from within and therefore under our control." It is not without. It is to be developed from within. (Robert Collier, The Secret of the Ages)
"You have to have your own opinion. You have to have your own values. And you have to have your own thoughts. And you have to be able to express them." These are all things that can be developed over time. (Naomi Campbell)
"A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions." This is how knowledge is developed. (Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.)
"We can only be what we give ourselves the power to be." This power is to be developed. (Unknown)
"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved." (Helen Keller)
"Man's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions." This is how understanding is developed. (Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.)
"The more difficulties one has to encounter, within and without, the more significant and the higher in inspiration one's life will be." The inner strength to meet these difficulties is developed over time. (Swami Vivekananda)
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." This resilience is developed through perseverance. (Nelson Mandela)
Etymology
The word "developed" comes from the verb "develop," and its story goes back quite a ways!
Think of "develop" as meaning "to unwrap" or "to unfold." This idea is key to its origins.
The word came into English from Old French, specifically from the word "desveloper" (also desvoloper or desvoleper). This Old French word literally meant "to unwrap," "to unfurl," or "to unveil."
Now, let's break down that Old French word even further:
"des-": This is a prefix that comes from Latin "dis-", which means "apart," "asunder," or "undo." So, it gives the idea of taking something apart or reversing an action.
"voloper" (or "veloper"): This part of the word is thought to be from a Vulgar Latin root that meant "to wrap up" or "to roll." It's related to words like "envelop" (to wrap in) or "revolve" (to roll around).
So, when you put "des-" (undoing) and "voloper" (wrapping) together, you get the sense of undoing a wrapping, or unfolding something.
The first known use of "develop" in English, in the sense of "unroll, unfold" (though this specific meaning is now less common), appeared around the 1650s.
From that initial idea of unwrapping or unfolding, the word's meaning expanded over time to include all the senses we use today:
To bring something out into the open or make it visible (like developing a photograph).
To cause something to grow or become more advanced (like developing a skill or a country).
To gradually come into existence or a more advanced state.
So, in short, "developed" originally meant something like "unwrapped" or "unfolded," and that core idea of something revealing itself or growing outwards is still present in all its modern uses.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Developed
Fully developed: Meaning brought to completion or maturity.
Well-developed: Indicating something that is thorough, comprehensive, or mature.
Developed nation/country: Refers to a country with a high level of economic development and infrastructure.
Developed taste: A refined or acquired appreciation for something.
Developed film: Referring to photographic film that has gone through the chemical process to reveal images.
Developed a knack/habit: Acquired a particular skill or routine.
Highly developed: Denoting a very advanced state.
To have a developed eye for something: To have a keen ability to notice or appreciate something specific.
Developing world/countries: (Using the present participle, closely related) Refers to countries in the process of industrializing and improving their economies.
A finely tuned skill has been developed: (Original phrase) Emphasizing the careful cultivation of an ability.
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Source Information
Definition of developed from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
