Recent developments have brought attention to no cities on the moon — there isn't enough water, scientists say (op-ed). The significance of this development extends beyond the immediate circumstances.
This development is significant for those following space and related developments.
analysis
əˈnæləsɪsnounMeaning: detailed examination of something
Easy meaning: A careful study of something to understand it.
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Example: The analysis revealed important trends.
development
Meaning: a new event or change
In this article: development
Example: The development surprised many.
significant
sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntadjectiveMeaning: important or notable
Easy meaning: Big or important enough to matter.
In this article: significant
Example: The finding was significant.
circumstance
Meaning: a fact or condition
In this article: circumstances
Example: The circumstances were unusual.
scientists
nounMeaning: One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.
Easy meaning: One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research
cities
/ˈsɪtiz/nounMeaning: A large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place.
Easy meaning: A large settlement
Example: São Paulo is the largest city in South America.
circumstances
/ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)nsɪz/nounMeaning: That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; an attendant thing or state of things.
Easy meaning: That which attends
developments
nounMeaning: The process of developing; growth, directed change.
Easy meaning: The process of developing
Example: The development of this story has been slow.
brought
/bɹɔːt/verbMeaning: (ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.
Easy meaning: (ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.
Example: Waiter, please bring me a single malt whiskey.
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