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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(attributive) Developed to a great extent, highly developed..
He has well-developed muscles.
She has a well-developed sense of humour.
The reputations of our universities and our research base are already under threat because of the fallout from the EU referendum result, which is making the UK an unfriendlier place for overseas scholars and students, as well as cutting off access to an important stream of research funding and to a vibrant and well-developed ecosystem for collaborative work.
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Well-developed means (attributive) Developed to a great extent, highly developed..
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He has well-developed muscles.
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