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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

Not built up or used for a particular purpose, especially land.

"The company bought a large plot of undeveloped land outside the city."

Lagging behind in economic or social progress.

"Aid programs focus on the least undeveloped regions of the country."

How to use undeveloped

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot yet built on, grown, or advanced.

Common pairings

undeveloped land undeveloped economy

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Etymology

From un- plus developed.

Synonyms

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unexploited

Rhymes for undeveloped

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Frequently asked questions

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.