developments

developments is the plural of development.

Meaning of development

development (countable and uncountable, plural developments)

(uncountable) The process of developing; growth, directed change.
- The development of this story has been slow.
Synonyms:

conversion, metamorphosis, transformation, transfiguration, transfigurement, transmogrification, transmutation, sea change
(uncountable) The process by which a mature multicellular organism or part of an organism is produced by the addition of new cells.
- The organism has reached a crucial stage in its development.
(countable) Something which has developed.
- Our news team brings you the latest developments.
(countable) A project consisting of one or more commercial or residential buildings.
(uncountable) The building of such a project.
(uncountable) The application of new ideas to practical problems (cf. research).
- Our development department has produced three new adhesives this year.

developments pl (plural only)

(plural, plural-only) A group of building complexes or apartments. Often used for low income housing.

What does developments mean?: Developments means a group of building complexes or apartments. Often used for low income housing.
What is developments the plural of?: Developments is the plural of development.
What part of speech is developments?: Developments is a noun.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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