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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The crash occurred during a routine developmental test mission for the B-52 Radar Modernization Program, and the cause remains under investigation, with findings potentially six months away.
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Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Taking Ament would require belief that the shooting and strength questions are developmental hurdles, not glaring red flags.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
For children, this includes reaching developmental milestones, overcoming sensory challenges, and or improving self-care and emotional regulation skills.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 17 June 2026
Glass, an undrafted rookie, has some appeal in the long-term developmental sphere, similar to Hecht and Samac.
—Mike Kaye
june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
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Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Taking Ament would require belief that the shooting and strength questions are developmental hurdles, not glaring red flags.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
For children, this includes reaching developmental milestones, overcoming sensory challenges, and or improving self-care and emotional regulation skills.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 17 June 2026
Glass, an undrafted rookie, has some appeal in the long-term developmental sphere, similar to Hecht and Samac.
—Mike Kaye
june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
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 18 Jun. 2026.
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