adjective
- relating to the process of growth and change over time
- designed to help someone learn or improve skills gradually
Usage: educational context
Examples
- The child showed normal developmental milestones for her age.
- Developmental psychology studies how people change throughout their lives.
- The school offers developmental reading programs for struggling students.
- Scientists study developmental biology to understand how organisms grow.
- The company created a developmental training program for new employees.
- Developmental delays can sometimes be addressed with early intervention.