developed
dih-VEH-luhpt
Developed (adj) means Economically advanced and industrialized. Example: “Many developed nations have ageing populations and strong healthcare systems.”
adj
1
Economically advanced and industrialized.
"Many developed nations have ageing populations and strong healthcare systems."
"She works for a charity that links schools in developed and developing countries."
"Life expectancy is generally higher in developed countries."
2
Fully grown or matured.
"The plant has a well-developed root system."
"By autumn the tomatoes were fully developed and ready to pick."
"The fully developed chick left its egg and began to explore the nest."
How to use developed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAdvanced or fully grown, whether describing a country, a body, or an idea.
Common pairings
developed nation
well-developed
fully developed
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- Comparative
- more developed
- Superlative
- most developed
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What does “developed” mean?
The word “developed” means economically advanced and industrialized. In plain terms, advanced or fully grown, whether describing a country, a body, or an idea.
How do you pronounce “developed”?
“Developed” is pronounced dih-VEH-luhpt (/dɪˈvɛləpt/ in IPA).
How do you use “developed” in a sentence?
Here is “developed” used in a sentence: “Life expectancy is generally higher in developed countries.”
What is another word for “developed”?
Words with a similar meaning to “developed” include advanced, first-world, industrialised and adult.
What is the opposite of “developed”?
The opposite of “developed” — its antonyms — is undeveloped.
What part of speech is “developed”?
“Developed” is an adjective.
Is “developed” a common word?
“Developed” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “developed” have?
“Developed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: economically advanced and industrialized.
What is the difference between a developed and a developing country?
A developed country has an advanced, industrialized economy, high income per person, and strong infrastructure and services. A developing country is still building these, with lower average income and industrial output. The terms describe stages of economic progress rather than a country's culture or worth.
What makes a country 'developed'?
Economists look at signals such as high income per person, widespread industry and technology, reliable infrastructure, and strong health and education systems. Measures like gross domestic product per capita and the Human Development Index are commonly used. No single number decides it; it is an overall picture of economic advancement.
What are examples of developed countries?
Commonly cited examples include the United States, Canada, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia. These nations share high average incomes, advanced industry and technology, and well-established public services. Classifications vary slightly between organisations, but such wealthy, industrialised economies are almost always counted as developed.
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