misdevelopment

noun

mis·​de·​vel·​op·​ment ˌmis-di-ˈve-ləp-mənt 

-dē-

plural misdevelopments

: the act, process, or result of developing in an incorrect or misdirected manner : improper development

misdevelopment of the reproductive tract

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for misdevelopment

• redevelopment
• development
• envelopment
• underdevelopment