ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. In the process of development.
  2. Of a country: becoming economically more mature or advanced; becoming industrialized.
  3. 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

Synonyms for developing

Depending on context, synonyms include development, underdeveloped, nonindustrial.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include development, underdeveloped, nonindustrial, developmental, upgrading, placing.

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