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Another word for developed

Choosing another word for developed depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

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advanced
mature
evolved
Strong
sophisticated
refined
full-grown

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

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industrialized
Strong
modernized
prosperous

• adjective (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

"The conservation trust purchased the remaining woodland to protect it from becoming built-up property."

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built-up
Strong
urbanized
settled

• adjective (Context 4)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
processed
Strong
printed

Opposites of developed

The opposite of developed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

underdeveloped
undeveloped
developing
unprocessed
unindustrialized
rudimentary
primitive
immature
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