developmental

adjective

de·vel·op·men·tal | \ dē-ˌve-ləp-ˈmen-tᵊl

Definition of developmental

1a : of, relating to, or being development developmental processes developmental biology broadly : experimental sense 2 developmental aircraft

b : serving economic development developmental highways

2 : designed to assist growth or bring about improvement (as of a skill) developmental toys

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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.

Recent Examples on the Web The event also marks the 50th anniversary of the nonprofit's 1971 founding and a half-century of providing services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. — Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 30 May 2021 Tim facilitated the donation of thousands of dollars worth of hotel-quality furniture for individuals who have developmental disabilities. — Sam Boyer, cleveland, 21 May 2021 Lebon brought Noah, who is non-verbal, to a vaccine clinic on Thursday hosted by JARC, a suburban Detroit nonprofit dedicated to assisting those with developmental disabilities. — Mike Householder, Star Tribune, 20 May 2021 People with developmental disabilities practice taking shots to avoid anxiety, and potential physical resistance, when time arrives to take the COVID-19 vaccine. — Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2021 Allen, 50, said after receiving the second dose of his COVID-19 vaccine during a clinic Wednesday for four Oakland County group homes for residents with developmental disabilities. — Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2021 Michele Rosenthal’s brothers Cecil, 59, and David, 54, both men with developmental disabilities, met worshipers at the door before services every week. — New York Times, 4 May 2021 Today, those approved for the device are all over the age of 18 with severe developmental disabilities. — NBC News, 28 Apr. 2021 Exceptions can be made for patients with developmental delays or significant cognitive impairments as well as for end-of-life and for patients in labor and delivery. — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 28 May 2021

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