developing

[dih-vel-uh-ping]

adjective

1. undergoing development; growing; evolving.

2. (of a nation or geographical area) having a standard of living or level of industrial production well below that possible with financial or technical aid; not yet highly industrialized.

   the developing world.

Other Word Forms

• nondeveloping adjective
• self-developing adjective
• undeveloping adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of developing¹

First recorded in 1765–75; develop + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Studies show that preexisting genetic and environmental factors set the stage for developing an addiction.

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A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said it was developing a new national licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures, designed to protect patients and raise standards across the industry.

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"The unfair economic practices of China present a sizeable obstacle to revitalizing shipbuilding in the United States," the alliance said in a petition supporting proposed legislation aimed at developing the sector.

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And some developing countries have imported Chinese renewables so fast they have upended ideas of what an energy transition looks like.

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Eating a Mediterranean-style diet with fewer calories, adding moderate physical activity, and receiving professional guidance for weight management can lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 31%.

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