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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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
What to look for in a quality Melissa & Doug toy
Developmental toys
Melissa & Doug toy’s classic developmental toys encourage children to learn through play.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
Similar enzyme defects are known to cause neurological and developmental issues, in addition to blood incompatibility.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
In recent years, Guizhou has made significant progress in ecological construction, striving to transform ecological advantages into developmental strengths.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for developmental
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“Developmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developmental. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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