developmental

BrE /dɪˈveləpməntəl/ AmE /dɪˈvɛlpməntəl/

adjective en → es

1 RELATING TO GROWTH [attributive, predicative] B2

relating to the process of growing and developing, especially in childhood or adolescence

relacionado con el desarrollo, de crecimiento

  • developmental stage
  • developmental milestone

Collocations developmental delay · developmental psychology

  • The child has a developmental delay.

    El niño tiene un retraso en el desarrollo.

2 EDUCATIONAL [attributive, predicative] B2

relating to education and the process of learning, especially in children or young people

educativo, de aprendizaje

  • developmental program
  • developmental curriculum

Collocations developmental needs · developmental activities

  • The school offers a range of developmental programs.

    La escuela ofrece una variedad de programas educativos.

3 MEDICAL [attributive, predicative] C1

relating to medical conditions that affect the development or growth of a person, especially in childhood

médico, relacionado con el desarrollo

  • developmental disorder
  • developmental disability

Collocations developmental issues · developmental challenges

  • She was diagnosed with a developmental disorder.

    Ella fue diagnosticada con un trastorno del desarrollo.

4 SOCIAL [attributive, predicative] C1

relating to the social development of individuals or communities, especially in terms of improving living conditions and opportunities

social, de desarrollo comunitario

  • developmental aid
  • developmental assistance

Collocations developmental projects · developmental initiatives

  • The organization focuses on developmental aid in rural areas.

    La organización se centra en la ayuda al desarrollo en áreas rurales.