adjective
underdeveloped
Underdeveloped (adjective) means not fully grown or matured. Example: “The premature baby had underdeveloped lungs.”
adjective
1
Not fully grown or matured.
"The premature baby had underdeveloped lungs."
2
Having a low level of economic or industrial development.
"Aid organizations focus much of their work in underdeveloped regions."
How to use underdeveloped
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot grown or built up as far as it should or could be, whether physically or economically.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more underdeveloped
- Superlative
- most underdeveloped
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What does “underdeveloped” mean?
The word “underdeveloped” means not fully grown or matured. In plain terms, not grown or built up as far as it should or could be, whether physically or economically.
How do you use “underdeveloped” in a sentence?
Here is “underdeveloped” used in a sentence: “The premature baby had underdeveloped lungs.”
What part of speech is “underdeveloped”?
“Underdeveloped” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “underdeveloped” have?
“Underdeveloped” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not fully grown or matured.
