developmental
adjective
de·vel·op·men·tal
dē-ˌve-ləp-ˈmen-tᵊl 
1
a
: of, relating to, or being development
developmental processes
developmental biology
b
: serving economic development
developmental highways
2
: designed to assist growth or bring about improvement (as of a skill)
developmental toys
Examples of developmental in a Sentence
A drop in temperature can slow the plant's developmental process.
a child with developmental abnormalities
My theory is still in its developmental stage.
Recent Examples on the Web
Like tree rings, they can be used to infer developmental speeds and timing.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
Janet Werker is a developmental psychologist at the University of British Columbia who studies language acquisition in infants.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
Gerry has worked in various developmental aspects for Scott Rudin, Hilary Swank, Terrence Malick and Walter Salles.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Now, of course, L.A. has drafted another raw, developmental project at the point, former USC Trojans backup point guard Bronny James.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
Janet Werker is a developmental psychologist at the University of British Columbia who studies language acquisition in infants.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
Gerry has worked in various developmental aspects for Scott Rudin, Hilary Swank, Terrence Malick and Walter Salles.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Now, of course, L.A. has drafted another raw, developmental project at the point, former USC Trojans backup point guard Bronny James.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for developmental
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“Developmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developmental. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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