To develop
Example: We need time to develop our ideas clearly.
Definition
"To develop" in philosophy means to gradually elaborate or expand an idea, argument, or theory in a clear and systematic way, often through careful thought and reasoning, allowing concepts to become more detailed and refined over time.
Etymology
The verb "to develop" comes from the Old French word 'desveloper,' meaning to unwrap or unfold, which itself derives from Latin roots 'dis-' (reverse) and 'voloper' (to wrap up). Did you know? Originally, it literally meant to unwrap something, but over time it evolved to mean the gradual unfolding or elaboration of ideas.
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"To develop" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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