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
And a study published last year in JAMA Pediatrics researched a potential link between screen time for young children and developmental delays.
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Stefanie Dazio, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Sep. 2024
So, the Broncos kept a developmental project like tackle Frank Crum rather than risk losing him.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2024
Other health conditions that may cause echolalia include ADHD, aphasia, a head injury, dementia, developmental delays, encephalitis, Tourette syndrome, schizophrenia, anxiety, and stroke.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 7 Sep. 2024
These questions of readiness are not merely academic, and the Class of 2028 has unique developmental characteristics.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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Stefanie Dazio, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Sep. 2024
So, the Broncos kept a developmental project like tackle Frank Crum rather than risk losing him.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2024
Other health conditions that may cause echolalia include ADHD, aphasia, a head injury, dementia, developmental delays, encephalitis, Tourette syndrome, schizophrenia, anxiety, and stroke.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 7 Sep. 2024
These questions of readiness are not merely academic, and the Class of 2028 has unique developmental characteristics.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Developmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developmental. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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