developed

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adjective

de·​vel·​oped di-ˈve-ləpt 

dē-

: having a relatively high level of industrialization and standard of living

a developed country

developed

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past tense and past participle of develop

Synonyms of developed

Adjective

• evolved
• improved
• advanced
• higher

Examples of developed in a Sentence

Adjective

The disease is almost unheard of in developed countries.

The younger plant has a less developed root system.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Much of its galactic structure would either be less developed or simply just too faint to be seen at such distance. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Because the atmosphere will have ample moisture, heavy downpours are also a concern, with localized flooding possible, especially in urban and developed areas. — Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

While developed countries like the US and UK were aiming for a 2050 deadline to meet their carbon-neutral goals, China had sought an additional decade to achieve this. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

The comparison between developed and developing economies is equally stark. — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see develop

First Known Use

Adjective

1949, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing developed

• hyper-developed
• well-developed

Rhymes for developed

• redeveloped
• undeveloped
• enveloped
• underdeveloped

Kids Definition

developed

adjective

de·​vel·​oped di-ˈvel-əpt 

: having a relatively high level of industrialization and standard of living

a developed country