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developmental

adjective

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Meaning

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Relating to the process of developing, growing, or evolving over time, often in stages.

Example Sentence

The teacher observed the student's developmental progress in reading throughout the school year.

Usage Note

Use "developmental" to describe something that is in a state of growth or change, or that pertains to the stages of growth. For example, you might refer to "developmental psychology" which studies how people change over their lifespan, or discuss a child's "developmental milestones" like learning to walk or talk.