developed
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Definition
- 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
- (of real estate) made more useful and profitable as by building or laying out roads
- condominiums were built on the developed site
- (used of societies) having high industrial development
- developed countries
- 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