Development
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The process of growth, progress, or advancement towards a more mature, complete, or sophisticated state. It can refer to economic, social, technological, or personal improvement.
“The development of renewable energy technologies has accelerated in recent years.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dəˈvɛləpmənt/
Syllables
de·vel·op·ment
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Wordle
Contains three E's and the pattern DEVEL. Watch for the -MENT ending common in abstract nouns.
Scrabble
Worth 18 points base value. The V (4 points) and P (3 points) make it valuable on premium squares.
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