adjective
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undeveloped
Undeveloped (adjective) means not built up or used for a particular purpose, especially land. Example: “The company bought a large plot of undeveloped land outside the city.”
adjective
1
Not built up or used for a particular purpose, especially land.
"The company bought a large plot of undeveloped land outside the city."
2
Lagging behind in economic or social progress.
"Running as full of enthusiasm as they can, some undeveloped countries are falling farther behind—their needs are growing faster than their achievements."
— Stevan Dedijer, The Birth and Death of a Myth (1958)
"Aid programs focus on the least undeveloped regions of the country."
How to use undeveloped
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot yet built on, grown, or advanced.
Common pairings
undeveloped land
undeveloped economy
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Etymology
From un- plus developed.
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What does “undeveloped” mean?
The word “undeveloped” means not built up or used for a particular purpose, especially land. In plain terms, not yet built on, grown, or advanced.
How do you use “undeveloped” in a sentence?
Here is “undeveloped” used in a sentence: “The company bought a large plot of undeveloped land outside the city.”
What part of speech is “undeveloped”?
“Undeveloped” is an adjective.
Is “undeveloped” a common word?
“Undeveloped” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “undeveloped” have?
“Undeveloped” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not built up or used for a particular purpose, especially land.
