developmental
adjective
de·vel·op·men·tal
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Definition of developmental
1a
: of, relating to, or being development
developmental processes developmental biology
broadly
: experimental sense 2
developmental aircraft
b
: serving economic development
developmental highways
2
: designed to assist growth or bring about improvement (as of a skill)
developmental toys
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Other Words from developmental
developmentally
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adverb
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adverb
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.
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Recent Examples on the Web
Since its first meeting in 1989, the Arc of Katy has worked to help Katy ISD students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. — Roy Kent, Houston Chronicle, "Arc of Katy begins new year with busy September, activities for participants, community," 3 Sep. 2019 The upcoming closure is part of the state’s larger effort to shutter institutional-style facilities and integrate people with intellectual and developmental disabilities into communities. — Daily Pilot, "Costa Mesa council to take another look at the Plant, a long-discussed commercial-residential project," 30 Aug. 2019 Two summers ago, Portland Opera director of education Alexis Hamilton attended a musical performed by artists from Portland’s PHAME Academy, which serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. — Brett Campbell | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive.com, "This rock opera tells a story created and performed by adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities," 20 Aug. 2019 That money comes from a special property tax approved by city voters in 2003 to serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. — Andrew Kenney, The Denver Post, "Rocky Mountain Human Services is clear of its old troubles, but transparency questions linger," 15 Aug. 2019 The studio is one part of Access Community Assistance, an organization that works with individuals living with brain injury, memory deficits, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. — Laurel Deppen, The Courier-Journal, "'Imagine. Create. Success.' Louisville studio offers an inclusive, safe space for artists," 12 Aug. 2019 Sadly, many students with intellectual and developmental disabilities are never given the opportunity to fulfill their dream of going to college. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "Texas A&M Launches Texas’ First 4-Year College Program for Students with Disabilities," 19 July 2019 All proceeds benefit programs and services Favarh provides for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. — courant.com, "Community News For The Farmington Valley Edition," 15 July 2019 Running backs have always had a quicker impact in jumping to the NFL level because their skills – hit the hole and run – transfer more readily than that of other players with a steeper developmental curve. — Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, "Opinion: Ezekiel Elliott's quest for big-money deal with Cowboys hurt by screwy NFL market," 24 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'developmental.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for developmental
developmental
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of developmental
: of or relating to the growth or development of someone or something
: designed to help a child grow or learn
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