developmental (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /dɪˌvel.əpˈmen.təl/
Definition
Relating to the process of developing or being developed, especially from an early stage to a more advanced one.
Examples
The study focused on the developmental stages of language acquisition in toddlers.
Researchers are investigating the developmental effects of early childhood nutrition.
The company's developmental projects aim to create innovative new products.
How to Use developmental
- developmental psychology (collocation)
- The branch of psychology that studies the patterns of growth and change that occur in humans throughout the lifespan. — "She decided to major in developmental psychology because she loves working with children."
- developmental stage (collocation)
- A distinct period in the growth or development of a person or thing. — "Children go through several developmental stages as they learn to communicate."
- developmental disorder (collocation)
- A condition that affects a person's ability to develop certain skills or behaviors. — "Early intervention can be crucial for children with a developmental disorder."
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