developmental
adjective
de·vel·op·men·tal
dē-ˌve-ləp-ˈmen-tᵊl 
1
a
: of, relating to, or being development
developmental processes
developmental biology
b
: serving economic development
developmental highways
2
: designed to assist growth or bring about improvement (as of a skill)
developmental toys
Examples of developmental in a Sentence
A drop in temperature can slow the plant's developmental process.
a child with developmental abnormalities
My theory is still in its developmental stage.
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Lead can harm the brain and nervous systems and lead to developmental problems like growth and speech.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Kasten said there have been discussions about playing exhibition games in Europe within the next two years, as well as building ties with European leagues for developmental purposes and even of one day establishing teams there.
—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Even low levels of lead exposure could put children at risk of developmental delays, learning difficulties and behavioral issues.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 22 May 2025
In-house, the only developmental left tackle prospects the Bills have are 2024 sixth-round pick Tylan Grable and Ryan Van Demark, who Grable passed on the depth chart last year.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Kasten said there have been discussions about playing exhibition games in Europe within the next two years, as well as building ties with European leagues for developmental purposes and even of one day establishing teams there.
—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Even low levels of lead exposure could put children at risk of developmental delays, learning difficulties and behavioral issues.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 22 May 2025
In-house, the only developmental left tackle prospects the Bills have are 2024 sixth-round pick Tylan Grable and Ryan Van Demark, who Grable passed on the depth chart last year.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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“Developmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developmental. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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