development
Translation
development, progress, event, housing development
Examples
The development of the new drug took years.
The development of the new drug took years.
This is an interesting new development.
This is an interesting new development.
They are building a new housing development.
They are building a new housing development.
Grammar Patterns
((the development of sth.)) The development of the new drug took years.
((a/an)) ((adjective)) development This is an interesting new development.
Similar Words
Synonyms: progress, growth, evolution, event
Etymology
From the verb 'develop' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment', indicating an action, process, or result.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ment' often turns a verb into a noun. 'Develop' (verb) -> 'Development' (noun).