Pronunciation: /ʌn.dɪ.vaɪzd/

Definitions of undevised

adjective not devised or planned; not thought out in advance

Example Sentences

A1 The undevised plan was not successful.

A2 She came up with an undevised solution to the problem.

B1 The team presented an undevised strategy for the project.

B2 The artist's undevised approach to painting was unconventional but effective.

C1 The undevised method of data analysis proved to be groundbreaking.

C2 His undevised invention revolutionized the industry.

Examples of undevised in a Sentence

formal The plan was left undevised due to the lack of time for proper brainstorming.

informal We haven't come up with a plan yet, it's still undevised.

slang We're flying by the seat of our pants because our strategy is completely undevised.

figurative Her future remained undevised, like a blank canvas waiting to be painted.

Grammatical Forms of undevised

past tense

undevised

plural

undevised

comparative

more undevised

superlative

most undevised

present tense

undevises

future tense

will undevised

perfect tense

have undevised

continuous tense

is undevising

singular

undevised

positive degree

undevised

infinitive

to undevised

gerund

undevising

participle

undevised

Origin and Evolution of undevised

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'undevised' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'undeviser' meaning 'not devised or planned'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'undevised' has retained its original meaning of 'not devised or planned', and is still used in modern English with the same connotation.