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Etymology

1. development

noun. ['dɪˈvɛləpmənt'] a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage).

Etymology

  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • develop (English)
  • développer (French)

Rhymes with Housing And Urban Development

  • underdevelopment
  • redevelopment

2. development

noun. ['dɪˈvɛləpmənt'] act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining.

Etymology

  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • develop (English)
  • développer (French)

4. development

noun. ['dɪˈvɛləpmənt'] a recent event that has some relevance for the present situation.

Etymology

  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • develop (English)
  • développer (French)

5. development

noun. ['dɪˈvɛləpmənt'] a district that has been developed to serve some purpose.

Etymology

  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • develop (English)
  • développer (French)

7. development

noun. ['dɪˈvɛləpmənt'] a state in which things are improving; the result of developing (as in the early part of a game of chess).

Etymology

  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • develop (English)
  • développer (French)

9. housing

noun. ['ˈhaʊzɪŋ'] stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse.

Etymology

  • housinge (Middle English (1100-1500))

10. urban

adjective. ['ˈɝːbən'] located in or characteristic of a city or city life.

Etymology

  • urbanus (Latin)
  • -anus (Latin)