Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Development”
The process of something growing or improving, or a new building or area built for a purpose.
Word Family of Development
What is the noun of development? — development
What is the verb of development? — develop
What is the adjective of development? — developmental
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- Child development is studied carefully by psychologists. B1
- There is a new housing development on the edge of the city. B1
- The latest developments in technology change our daily lives. B1
Word Form Patterns for Development
-al
Adds **-al** to form an adjective meaning relating to. Example: development → developmental.
Origin and Word Formation of Development
From 'develop' + '-ment' suffix meaning the result or process of an action.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Development
Wrong: The development are important for our future.
Correct: The developments are important for our future.
Use plural 'developments' with 'are'; singular form takes 'is'.
Wrong: The development of the child is very quickly.
Correct: The development of the child is very quick.
Use the adjective 'quick', not adverb 'quickly', after the verb 'is'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Development
What are the word forms of “development”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “development”?
“development” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “development” come from?
From 'develop' + '-ment' suffix meaning the result or process of an action.