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
Childhood exposure to lead can cause developmental issues, including damage to the nervous systems, intelligence, and behavior.
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Verywell Health Editors, Verywell Health, 31 July 2024
In addition to physical and occupational therapy, there was an ophthalmologist, a cardiologist, a neurologist, an audiologist, an ENT, an orthopedist and a number of developmental specialists.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024
Short-term exposure to very low levels of lead may not result in symptoms, but longer-term exposure to the metal can cause permanent damage to the central nervous system, resulting in learning disorders and other developmental defects in children, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 30 July 2024
Chris Latvala wondered if Rays owner Stuart Sternberg would try to sell the team, developmental rights for the stadium or both upon approval of the stadium’s funding.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 30 July 2024
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Verywell Health Editors, Verywell Health, 31 July 2024
In addition to physical and occupational therapy, there was an ophthalmologist, a cardiologist, a neurologist, an audiologist, an ENT, an orthopedist and a number of developmental specialists.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024
Short-term exposure to very low levels of lead may not result in symptoms, but longer-term exposure to the metal can cause permanent damage to the central nervous system, resulting in learning disorders and other developmental defects in children, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 30 July 2024
Chris Latvala wondered if Rays owner Stuart Sternberg would try to sell the team, developmental rights for the stadium or both upon approval of the stadium’s funding.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 30 July 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 19 Aug. 2024.
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