nondevelopment

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. Failure of normal development to occur : The state or condition in which an expected or typical growth, progression, or maturation does not happen. Usage The word "nondevelopment" is a formal, often technical term used primarily in medical, biological, and developmental contexts. It describes the absence of a developmental process rather than a reversal or degeneration. It...