Developmental
13 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
Relating to the growth, progress, or evolution of something over time. It particularly concerns the gradual advancement from a simpler to a more complex form.
“The child's developmental milestones were carefully tracked by the paediatrician.”
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Contains 'MENTAL' ending with multiple common vowels; features 'DEVELOP' prefix
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Worth 21 points; good length for board coverage
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