Synonyms of developmental

developmental

adjective

dē-ˌve-ləp-ˈmen-tᵊl 

as in experimental

made or done as an experiment

developmental weaponry that is classified as top secret by the Pentagon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• experimental
• investigative
• trial
• pilot
• preliminary
• exploratory
• preparatory
• temporary
• theoretic
• hypothetical
• speculative
• theoretical
• tentative
• probative
• provisional
• conjectural
• untried
• unproven
• untested
• unproved

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• standard
• established
• advanced
• accepted
• developed
• final
• permanent
• tested
• decisive
• definitive
• proved
• conclusive
• tried
• proven

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of developmental

The researchers obtained data on 35 individuals from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Adult Glioma Study ,which recruited glioma cases and controls from 1991 through 2013 to identify genetic, developmental, immunological and other risk factors. —New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025

Children who contract measles can develop pneumonia, the most common cause of death from measles, or brain inflammation that can lead to hearing loss or developmental delays. —Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025

The Epson Tour, the LPGA Tour's developmental circuit, has announced a rule change regarding caddies. —Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025

By offering personalized support, educators guide each child on individualized learning paths that meet their unique developmental needs, with particular attention given to children with disabilities. —Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025