English · Word Candidate

developing

/dɪˈvɛl.ə.pɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: developings

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In the process of development.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đang trong quá trình phát triển

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Adjective

Examples

a developing foetus

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of a country: becoming economically more mature or advanced; becoming industrialized.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đang trở nên phát triển kinh tế hơn

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A process of development.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quá trình phát triển

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Noun

Examples

In the developings of an inscrutable Providence, the kingdoms of the earth have become embroiled, and who can say where the complication will terminate?

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).

Common questions

What does “developing” mean?

In the process of development.

Is “developing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.