non-developmental
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/nɑn-dɪˌvɛləpˈmɛntəl/
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/nɒn-dɪˌvɛləpˈmɛntəl/
(developmental)
Not involving growth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-developmental' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'developmental' which comes from 'development'.
Historical Evolution
'Developmental' changed from the Old French word 'desveloper' and eventually became the modern English word 'development'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'developmental' meant 'related to growth or progress', and 'non-developmental' negates this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving development.
The project was deemed non-developmental due to its lack of innovation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45