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developmental

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/dɪˈvɛl.əp.məntəl/ · de-vel-op-men-tal

Relating to the process of developing or being developed.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to the process of developing or being developed.

ترقی کرنے یا ترقی کے عمل سے متعلق.

ترقیاتی

taraqqiyati

Synonyms

evolvinggrowingadvancingترقی پذیربڑھتا ہوافروغ پاتا

Antonyms

staticstagnantdecliningمستحکمجُمودتنزلی

Common Collocations

  • developmental psychology
  • developmental milestones
  • developmental disorders

Example Sentences

The research focused on developmental psychology to understand child behavior.

یہ تحقیق ترقیاتی نفسیات پر مرکوز تھی تاکہ بچوں کے رویے کو سمجھا جا سکے.

Yeh tehqiqat taraqqiyati nafsiyat par markooz thi takay bachon ke rawaiyay ko samjha ja sake.

Developmental milestones are important indicators of a child's health.

ترقیاتی علامات بچے کی صحت کے اہم اشارے ہیں.

Taraqqiyati alamat bachay ki sehat ke ahem ishare hain.

The developmental stage of adolescence is crucial for personal growth.

نوعمر کی ترقیاتی مرحلہ ذاتی ترقی کے لیے انتہائی اہم ہے.

Noormar ki taraqqiyati marhala zaati taraqqi ke liye intehai ahem hai.

Easily Confused With

developmental vs. developmentalism:Developmental refers to the process of growth, whereas developmentalism refers to a theory or belief in the importance of development.

Word Family

develop
verbترقی کرنا
development
nounترقی
developer
nounترقی دہندہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'development' as 'growth' in stages—like a plant growing.

Imagine a seed sprouting into a plant, representing growth and development.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پانی کی طرح ترقی کرنا.

Pani ki tarah taraqqi karna.

To grow like water.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "developere" — to unfold

First known use: 19th century

The term 'developmental' emerged in the late 19th century, primarily in psychology and education, referring to processes of growth, change, and advancement.