advanced

ad-vanced · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Far on or ahead in development or progress.

  2. 2.

    At a higher level; beyond the basics.

  3. 3.

    (Of age) Far on in life; elderly.

  4. 4.

    Moved forward or made progress.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    advanced degree — A university degree beyond a bachelor's.
  • •
    advanced age — Being elderly or old.
  • •
    advanced technology — Sophisticated or cutting-edge technology.

Related words

Antonyms: backward, basic, elementary, primitive
See also: advance, advancement, progressive, sophisticated
Synonyms: cutting-edge, developed, progressive, sophisticated

Etymology

From Old French avancier, from Late Latin abantiare.