C1adjectiveformalpsychologyeducation
US/dɪˌvel.əpˈmen.təl/
UK/dɪˌvel.əpˈmen.təl/
connected with the way a person, animal or system grows and changes over time
In context
The clinic tests young children for developmental delays before they start school.
Play is an important developmental stage for children between the ages of two and five.
The company is still at an early developmental phase and has not made a profit.
Words that go with developmental
adjective + noun
- developmental delayThe doctor found a developmental delay in his speech.
- developmental stageEach developmental stage brings new skills.
- developmental psychologyShe teaches developmental psychology at the university.
- developmental disorderAutism is a developmental disorder.
- developmental milestoneWalking is a major developmental milestone.
- developmental biologyDevelopmental biology studies how embryos grow.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a developmental countryCorrect: a developing country