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developed

/dɪˈvɛləpt/ adjective

In Latin: prōvectus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about developed at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful.
    the developed qualities of the Hellenic outlook
  2. (used of societies) having high industrial development.
    developed countries
  3. (of real estate) made more useful and profitable as by building or laying out roads.
    condominiums were built on the developed site