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Synonyms
de·vel·op·ment (dĭ-vĕĺəp-mənt)

noun 

  1. The act of developing.
  2. The state of being developed.
  3. A significant event, occurrence, or change.
  4. A group of dwellings built by the same contractor.
  5. Determination of the best techniques for applying a new device or process to production of goods or services.
  6. The organized activity of soliciting donations or grants; fundraising.
  7. Music
    1. Elaboration of a theme with rhythmic and harmonic variations.
    2. The central section of a movement in sonata form, in which the theme is elaborated and explored.

derivatives

de·veĺop·meńtal
adjective
de·veĺop·meńtal·ly
adverb

synonyms:

development, evolution, progress These nouns mean a progression from a simpler or lower to a more advanced, mature, or complex form or stage: the development of an idea into reality; the evolution of a plant from a seed; attempts made to foster social progress.