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
His role last season was cited as one area of concern for the Lakers, and both in the search for their new coach and in the aftermath of hiring JJ Redick, Christie’s name was mentioned often as an important part of the organization’s developmental plan.
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Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2024
Long periods of screen time have been associated with developmental delays.
—Claire Cain Miller, New York Times, 30 June 2024
While the Heat selected a 7-footer in Wednesday night’s first round of the NBA draft, Ware, at 20, is viewed as more of a developmental prospect.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2024
Besides, Brooklyn has plenty of developmental projects on its hands already between Cam Thomas, Noah Clowney, Dariq Whitehead and Jalen Wilson.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 28 June 2024
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Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2024
Long periods of screen time have been associated with developmental delays.
—Claire Cain Miller, New York Times, 30 June 2024
While the Heat selected a 7-footer in Wednesday night’s first round of the NBA draft, Ware, at 20, is viewed as more of a developmental prospect.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2024
Besides, Brooklyn has plenty of developmental projects on its hands already between Cam Thomas, Noah Clowney, Dariq Whitehead and Jalen Wilson.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 28 June 2024
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“Developmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developmental. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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