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

These experienced and skilled athletes, who are often 22 or 23 years old, are appealing to coaches, especially when compared with inexperienced and physically less developed freshmen. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026

As coastal areas become more developed, impervious surfaces—like roadways, parking lots, rooftops, and sidewalks—have increased. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2026

Processes preserve discipline, but developed leaders adapt the system when conditions change. — Rob Versaw, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Public executions were gradually outlawed by some states beginning in the 19th century and has long become taboo across much of the developed world. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 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