Definition

1. Adjective:
   • (Of real estate) made more useful and profitable: Refers to land or property that has been improved, often by constructing buildings or infrastructure like roads, to increase its value and utility.
   • (Used of societies) having high industrial development: Describes countries or societies with advanced economies, sophisticated technology, and high levels of industrialization and infrastructure.
   • Being changed over time to become stronger, more complete, or more useful: Indicates something that has evolved or progressed from a simpler or earlier state to a more advanced, mature, or effective form.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • Condominiums were built on the developed site. (The previously empty land was improved with new buildings.)
  • Japan is a developed country with a high standard of living. (Japan has a highly advanced industrial economy.)
  • The developed qualities of the Hellenic outlook influenced Western thought. (The mature and refined aspects of Greek perspective.)
  • They have very small limbs with only two fully developed toes on each. (The toes have grown to their complete, mature form.)

Advanced Usage

• "Highly developed": Emphasizes a very advanced state.
  • She has a highly developed sense of justice. (Her sense of justice is very sophisticated and refined.)
• "Well-developed": Often used to describe something that is fully formed or has good infrastructure.
  • The city has a well-developed public transport network. (The city's public transport system is comprehensive and efficient.)

Variants and Related Words

• Develop (verb): To grow, progress, or make something more advanced.
  • The company plans to develop new software.
• Developing (adjective): In the process of growth or advancement; often refers to countries with less advanced economies.
  • The organization provides aid to developing nations.
• Development (noun): The process of developing or being developed.
  • The development of this technology took ten years.
• Underdeveloped (adjective): Not fully developed; lacking in economic or industrial advancement.
  • The region has underdeveloped infrastructure.

Synonyms

• Advanced: Highly developed or complex.
• Industrialized: Having many industries.
• Mature: Fully grown or developed.
• Refined: Improved and made more elegant or effective.

Antonyms

• Undeveloped: Not developed; in a natural or primitive state.
• Developing: In an early or intermediate stage of development.
• Underdeveloped: Not reaching a desired level of development.

Adjective

1. (of real estate) made more useful and profitable as by building or laying out roads
   • condominiums were built on the developed site
2. (used of societies) having high industrial development
   • developed countries
3. being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
   • the developed qualities of the Hellenic outlook
   • they have very small limbs with only two fully developed toes on each