developed

[dɪˈvɛləpt]

developed Definition

• 1. having advanced economic and industrial infrastructure
• 2. having reached a highly developed, advanced, or mature state
• 3. having acquired a particular skill or habit through practice or experience

Using developed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "developed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Japan is a highly developed country.

• Example

  The city has a well-developed transportation system.

• Example

  She has developed a keen interest in photography.

• Example

  He has developed a habit of going for a run every morning.

developed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for developed

• advanced
• mature
• evolved
• progressive
• sophisticated

Antonyms for developed

• undeveloped
• backward
• primitive

Phrases with developed

• developed country

  a country with a highly developed economy and advanced technological infrastructure

  Example

  The United States is a developed country.

• developed world

  the countries with the highest levels of economic and industrial development

  Example

  The developed world has a responsibility to help developing countries.

• developed market

  a financial market that is considered to be advanced and well-established

  Example

  The New York Stock Exchange is a developed market.

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Summary: developed in Brief

The term 'developed' [dɪˈvɛləpt] refers to having advanced economic and industrial infrastructure, reaching a highly developed, advanced, or mature state, or acquiring a particular skill or habit through practice or experience. It can describe countries, cities, skills, or habits, as in 'Japan is a highly developed country,' 'She has developed a keen interest in photography,' and 'He has developed a habit of going for a run every morning.' Synonyms include 'advanced,' 'mature,' and 'sophisticated.'