Finesentence logo

Delved: meaning, definitions and examples

🔍
Add to dictionary

delved

 

[ dɛlvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Delved is the past tense of the verb delve, which means to investigate or research deeply into a subject or issue. It can also refer to physically digging or burrowing into something, such as soil or a topic of study.

Synonyms

examined, explored, investigated, research

Examples of usage

  • She delved into the history of the ancient civilization.
  • The scientist delved into the data for hours.
  • He delved deep into the book to understand its themes.

Translations

Translations of the word "delved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mergulhou

🇮🇳 गहराई में जाना

🇩🇪 eingetaucht

🇮🇩 menyelami

🇺🇦 занурився

🇵🇱 zagłębił się

🇯🇵 深く掘り下げた

🇫🇷 s'est plongé

🇪🇸 se sumergió

🇹🇷 dalına indi

🇰🇷 파고들었다

🇸🇦 غمر

🇨🇿 ponořil se

🇸🇰 ponoril sa

🇨🇳 深入

🇸🇮 se poglobil

🇮🇸 krafðist

🇰🇿 тереңге батыру

🇬🇪 დამხრიდა

🇦🇿 dərinləşdi

🇲🇽 se sumergió

Word origin

The word 'delve' comes from the Old English term 'delfan', which means 'to dig'. It has roots in Germanic languages, and relates to the action of digging into the ground. Over time, its meaning evolved from a literal sense of digging to a more metaphorical sense of investigating or exploring deeply. The transition in usage reflects a broader application of the term to encompass intellectual inquiry as well as physical digging. The shift towards the figurative sense became prominent in the 14th century, aligning with a growing emphasis on research and inquiry in various fields of study. Today, 'delve' is used frequently in both academic and general contexts to indicate a thorough examination of ideas, concepts, or materials.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,703, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.