NONDEVELOPMENT Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

nondevelopment

noun

Definition of nondevelopment

as in regression

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Recent Examples of nondevelopment The Wizards somehow still haven't hired a replacement for former president Ernie Grunfeld, a nondevelopment that hangs over this pick. — Ben Golliver, courant.com, 18 June 2019 The Wizards somehow still haven’t hired a replacement for former president Ernie Grunfeld, a nondevelopment that hangs over this pick. — Ben Golliver, The Denver Post, 18 June 2019

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Noun

According to Law, his changeup is plus, but overuse of the pitch might have been behind his regression over his three seasons so far at Clemson.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Instead, the team has encountered numerous significant injuries and performance regressions throughout the roster.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of regression

Noun

This book is all about the fight to stem the tide of retrogression.

— Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2025
Visa retrogression might become more of an issue for Indian and Chinese applicants who invest under the high-unemployment category due to its more limited availability.

— Sam Silverman, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025

Definition of retrogression

Noun

The tradwife trend is controversial in that it is seen by some as a rejection of feminism and a reversion to a seemingly simpler time.

— Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026
No photos have been revealed yet for next year’s release, but the reversion to the name Super Freak suggests the original details should return as well.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 June 2026

Definition of reversion

Noun

Without treatment, symptoms can continue for a month or longer, and many people experience relapses where symptoms disappear before returning.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 21 July 2026
Its symptoms, including watery diarrhea, fatigue, and weight loss, can persist for weeks and relapse.

— Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of relapse

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