advanced

adjective

ad·​vanced əd-ˈvan(t)st 

1

: far on in time or course

a man advanced in years

2

a

: being beyond others in progress or ideas

tastes a bit too advanced for the times

b

: being beyond the elementary or introductory

advanced chemistry

c

: greatly developed beyond an initial stage

the most advanced scientific methods

advanced weapons systems

d

: much evolved from an early ancestral type

bees and other advanced insects

advanced traits

Synonyms

• developed
• evolved
• forward
• high
• higher
• improved
• late
• progressive
• refined

Examples of advanced in a Sentence

The school has courses for elementary, intermediate, and advanced students.

The book explains both basic and advanced techniques.

The system has many advanced features.

The disease is in an advanced stage.

an advanced form of cancer

Recent Examples on the Web

Supported by First Tellurium’s advanced materials, PyroDelta has created thermoelectric technology that has been recognized by the National Science Foundation and introduces a new way to generate electricity using heat and cooling differences. —Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024

By combining advanced fibers and technologies like graphene and Lycra Coolmax, the concept offers durability and temperature regulation, seamlessly adapting to any adventure through special finishing techniques. —Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2024

The map, developed by researchers at Climate Central, uses advanced predictive modeling to show the areas that could be at risk by 2050. —Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024

With over 800 horsepower, combined with the advanced suspension Multimatic has engineered, the Mustang GTD should hold up much better than the GT500, as the sub-7-minute Nurburgring lap times suggests. —Karl Brauer, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English avaunced, from past participle of avauncen "to advance entry 1"

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Phrases Containing advanced

• advanced degree
• advanced in age/years
• at an advanced age
• of advanced age/years

Kids Definition

advanced

adjective

ad·​vanced

əd-ˈvan(t)st

1

: far on in time or course

a man advanced in years

2

: being beyond the elementary or introductory level

advanced mathematics

3

: being far along in progress or development

an advanced civilization

a disease in an advanced stage

4

: having changed from a more primitive state found in an ancestor

advanced insects like the wasps and bees