developmental
|de/vel/op/men/tal|
B2
/dɪˌvɛləpˈmɛntl/
(development)
growth process
Etymology
Etymology Information
'developmental' originates from the word 'development', which comes from the Old French 'desveloper', meaning 'to unwrap' or 'unfold'.
Historical Evolution
'desveloper' transformed into the Middle English word 'developen', and eventually became the modern English word 'development'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to unfold or unwrap', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of growth or progress'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the process of developing or growing.
The child is in a critical developmental stage.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41