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.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
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These programs typically consist of a series of classes where puppies can interact safely with other dogs and people, providing essential socialization during their critical developmental period between three and 17 weeks of age.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
One of my most emotionally mature students walked to school from an early age, which studies have shown has a range of developmental benefits.
—Theo Wolf, Contributor, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
With proper guidance and developmental opportunities, VAs can quickly evolve into indispensable members of your team.
—Pranav Dalal, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
These programs typically consist of a series of classes where puppies can interact safely with other dogs and people, providing essential socialization during their critical developmental period between three and 17 weeks of age.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
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 18 Apr. 2025.
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