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developmentally

/dɪˌvɛl.əpˈmɛn.təl.i/
de · vel · op · men · tal · ly
Adjective:developmental
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• adverb

1

In a way that relates to the process of growth, maturation, or gradual advancement, especially in a biological, psychological, or economic context.

Example

"The pediatrician noted that the toddler was right on track developmentally for her age."

• Rhymes for developmentally

• Nearby Words

developing
development
developmental
developmentally
devex
deviance
deviancy

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