die Fehlentwicklung
Translation
undesirable development, maldevelopment, negative trend, aberration
Examples
Die Politik muss diese Fehlentwicklung korrigieren.
Politics must correct this undesirable development.
Eine Fehlentwicklung des Knochens wurde festgestellt.
A maldevelopment of the bone was detected.
Grammar Patterns
to correct a maldevelopment (eine Fehlentwicklung korrigieren) The government is trying to correct the maldevelopment.
to lead to a maldevelopment (zu einer Fehlentwicklung führen) The crisis led to a maldevelopment in the market.
Similar Words
Synonyms: maldevelopment, negative trend, aberration; Antonyms: progress, positive development
Etymology
Composed of 'Fehl-' (wrong, faulty) and 'Entwicklung' (development). Literally a 'faulty development'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'fail' ('Fehl-') in the 'development' ('Entwicklung'). This helps to remember its negative connotation.