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undeveloped

 

[ ˌʌndɪˈvɛləpt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

land

Not having been developed or built on; in a natural state.

Synonyms

natural, unbuilt, untouched

Examples of usage

  • The area remains undeveloped, with untouched forests and wildlife.
  • The undeveloped land is perfect for hiking and camping.
Context #2 | Adjective

idea

Not fully formed or realized; in an early stage of development.

Synonyms

embryonic, immature, nascent

Examples of usage

  • His talent was evident even in its undeveloped state.
  • The project is still in its undeveloped phase.

Translations

Translations of the word "undeveloped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não desenvolvido

🇮🇳 अविकसित

🇩🇪 unzivilisiert

🇮🇩 belum berkembang

🇺🇦 нерозвинений

🇵🇱 niedorozwinięty

🇯🇵 未開発 (mikaihatsu)

🇫🇷 non développé

🇪🇸 no desarrollado

🇹🇷 gelişmemiş

🇰🇷 미개발 (migaebal)

🇸🇦 غير متطور

🇨🇿 nevyvinutý

🇸🇰 nerozvinutý

🇨🇳 未开发 (wèi kāifā)

🇸🇮 nerazvit

🇮🇸 óþróaður

🇰🇿 дамымаған

🇬🇪 განუვითარებელი

🇦🇿 inkişaf etməmiş

🇲🇽 no desarrollado

Etymology

The word 'undeveloped' has its origins in the Old English word 'undeleoped', where 'unde-' meant 'not' and 'eleoped' meant 'developed'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, retaining its core meaning of not being fully developed or realized.

See also: develop, developable, developed, developer, developers, developing, developments, redevelop, redevelopment, underdevelopment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,234, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.