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advanced
/ədˈvænst/
highly developed
She enrolled in an advanced mathematics course.
She joined a class that requires a high level of mathematical knowledge.
neutral
Far on in development or progress; highly developed or complex.
The advanced AI system can predict weather patterns with remarkable accuracy.
The highly developed AI system accurately forecasts weather changes.
He has an advanced understanding of quantum physics.
His knowledge of quantum physics is highly sophisticated.
Often used to describe skills, technologies, or stages of learning beyond the basic or intermediate level.
neutral
Far ahead in time or sequence; late.
The meeting was scheduled for an advanced hour of the evening.
The meeting was set for a very late time at night.
Less common than the first definition; often used in formal or literary contexts.
Collocations
advanced technologycutting-edge or highly developed technologyadvanced degreea university degree beyond a bachelor's, such as a master's or PhDadvanced usera person with a high level of skill or knowledge in a particular area
Pro Tip
Avoid overusing 'advanced' for people
While 'advanced' can describe a person's skills (e.g., 'an advanced learner'), it is often better to use terms like 'expert,' 'proficient,' or 'skilled' for clarity and politeness.
Gold Rule
Use 'advanced' for systems, skills, or stages
Reserve 'advanced' for describing things like courses, technologies, or knowledge levels that are beyond basic or intermediate. Do not use it to describe people in a general sense.
Word Origin
From Latin *advancere* (to move forward), combining *ad-* (to) and *vancere* (to go). The adjective form emerged in the late 16th century, originally meaning 'far on in time.' The modern sense of 'highly developed' developed later.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in educational, technological, and professional contexts to describe a high level of skill, knowledge, or development. Avoid using it to describe people as 'advanced' in a personal sense unless referring to their expertise or progress in a specific field.
Word Breakdown
ad-
to, toward
prefix-vanc-
to go, advance
root-ed
past participle suffix
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