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well-developedHaving reached an advanced or sophisticated stage of development. Characterized by being fully formed, mature, or thoroughly worked out.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Having reached an advanced or sophisticated stage of development. Characterized by being fully formed, mature, or thoroughly worked out.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌwɛl dɪˈvɛləpt/

Korean meaning: 잘 발달된, 충분히 개발된

Korean pronunciation: 웰-디-벨-럽트 (강세: 벨)

Example Sentences

  • His well-developed sense of humor made him the most popular guy at parties.
  • The city has a well-developed public transportation system.
  • My well-developed procrastination skills helped me become an expert at last-minute cramming.

well-developed

ADJECTIVE

//ˌwɛl dɪˈvɛləpt//

Having reached an advanced or sophisticated stage of development. Characterized by being fully formed, mature, or thoroughly worked out.

well-developed concept
💡 Concept

Having reached an advanced or sophisticated stage of development. Characterized by being fully formed, mature, or thoroughly worked out.

well-developed rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Once enveloped in darkness, now well-developed and bright!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌwɛl dɪˈvɛləpt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixwell--
Rootdevelop
Suffix--ed

Origin

From French développer meaning 'to unwrap or unfold,' combined with the English adverb 'well.' The French word originally described the physical act of unrolling something wrapped up.

🎵Rhyme

envelopeddevelopedhelped

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His well-developed sense of humor made him the most popular guy at parties.

The city has a well-developed public transportation system.

😄 Fun example

My well-developed procrastination skills helped me become an expert at last-minute cramming.

She has well-developed communication abilities that serve her well in business.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

maturesophisticatedadvancedrefinedcomprehensive

Antonyms

underdevelopedimmature

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