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developed

/dɪˈvɛləpt/
de · vel · oped
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1

Having reached an advanced or mature stage of growth, evolution, or elaboration.

Example

"Dolphins possess a highly developed sense of echolocation that allows them to navigate murky waters."

2

Having a modern, industrialized economy, high standard of living, and advanced technological infrastructure (used of a country or region).

Example

"Access to clean drinking water and reliable healthcare is standard across most developed nations."

3

Having been built upon or improved with buildings, roads, and utilities (used of land or real estate).

Example

"The conservation trust purchased the remaining woodland to protect it from becoming developed property."

4

Having been treated with chemicals so that a latent image becomes visible (used of photographic film or paper).

Example

"She hung the freshly developed photographs on a line in the darkroom to dry."

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devein
develop
developable
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developer
developing
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'develop', which entered English in the mid-17th century from the French 'développer', meaning 'to unwrap or unfurl'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Developed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/developed
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