1. the state or condition of not developing; failure or absence of development
Usage: often used in formal or technical contexts

Examples

• The nondevelopment of the region was attributed to poor infrastructure and limited investment.
• Scientists studied the nondevelopment of certain organs in the embryo.
• The policy aimed to prevent nondevelopment in rural areas by providing educational resources.
• Nondevelopment of the site was due to environmental concerns.
• The committee addressed the nondevelopment of new technologies in the industry.