adj
developed
dih-VEH-luhpt
adj
1
Economically advanced and industrialized.
"Life expectancy is generally higher in developed countries."
2
Fully grown or matured.
"The plant has a well-developed root system."
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
Word Forms
more developed comparative, most developed superlative
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