arrested
Translation
apprehended, underdeveloped
Examples
The arrested man was taken to the police station.
The man who was apprehended was taken to the police station.
He has a case of arrested development.
His development has been halted.
Grammar Patterns
((arrested)) ((noun)) describing a person who has been apprehended The arrested man was taken to the police station.
((arrested development)) a state where development has stopped He has a case of arrested development.
Similar Words
Synonyms: apprehended, detained, halted, stunted
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'arrest', meaning 'having been stopped'.
Memory Tips
This is the adjective form of 'arrest'. It describes someone or something that has been stopped, either by police or in its growth.