Developing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈvɛl.ə.pɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Developing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of develop.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of develop.
More Meanings
- In the process of development.
- Of a country: becoming economically more mature or advanced; becoming industrialized.
- A process of development.
Example Sentences
a developing foetus
In the developings of an inscrutable Providence, the kingdoms of the earth have become embroiled, and who can say where the complication will terminate?
Word Forms
- developings
Synonyms for developing
Depending on context, synonyms include development, underdeveloped, nonindustrial.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include development, underdeveloped, nonindustrial, developmental, upgrading, placing.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.