developed
/dɪˈvɛləpt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
wealthy and industrialized; not third-world.
Adjective
Examples
Investors face a quandary. Cash offers a return of virtually zero in many developed countries; government-bond yields may have risen in recent weeks but they are still unattractive. Equities have suffered two big bear markets since 2000 and are wobbling again. It is hardly surprising that pension fu
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Mature.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “developed” mean?
wealthy and industrialized; not third-world.
Is “developed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.