developmental
Translation
developmental
Examples
The book discusses developmental psychology.
The book discusses developmental psychology.
He has a developmental delay.
He has a developmental delay.
Grammar Patterns
developmental ((psychology/delay/stage)) relating to the process of development He has a developmental delay.
Similar Words
Synonyms: maturational, evolutionary
Etymology
From the noun 'development' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-al', meaning 'relating to development'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-al' turns a noun into an adjective, like 'nation' -> 'national'. Here, it makes 'development' an adjective.