Developmentally Meaning in English

word · lemma: developmental

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Definition

'Developmentally' means in terms of growth, progress, or the process of development, often used when discussing physical, mental, or emotional growth, especially in children.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in academic, medical, or educational contexts when talking about growth or milestones, especially for children. Common phrases: 'developmentally appropriate', 'developmentally delayed'. Rarely used in everyday conversation.

• Spanish: en términos de desarrollo - en el aspecto del desarrollo
• Portuguese (BR): do ponto de vista do desenvolvimento - em termos de desenvolvimento
• Portuguese (PT): do ponto de vista do desenvolvimento - em termos de desenvolvimento
• Chinese (Simplified): 在发育方面 - 发展上
• Chinese (Traditional): 在發育方面 - 發展上
• Hindi: विकासात्मक रूप से
• Arabic: من الناحية التنموية
• Bengali: উন্নয়নমূলকভাবে
• Russian: в плане развития - с точки зрения развития
• Japanese: 発達的に
• Vietnamese: theo sự phát triển
• Korean: 발달적으로
• Turkish: gelişimsel olarak
• Urdu: نشوونما کے لحاظ سے
• Indonesian: secara perkembangan

Example Sentences

This toy is developmentally appropriate for three-year-olds.

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Is the child developmentally on track?

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He's developmentally ready to start kindergarten next year.

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He is developmentally ahead of his classmates.

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Some children reach milestones developmentally later than others, and that's okay.

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The program was designed to be developmentally supportive for kids with special needs.

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