DEVELOPMENT
/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of DEVELOPMENT
The process of developing; growth, directed change.
"The development of this story has been slow."
The process by which a mature multicellular organism or part of an organism is produced by the addition of new cells.
"The organism has reached a crucial stage in its development."
Something which has developed.
"Our news team brings you the latest developments."
Examples of DEVELOPMENT in a Sentence
- "The development of this story has been slow."
- "The organism has reached a crucial stage in its development."
- "Our news team brings you the latest developments."
Word Details
Is DEVELOPMENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEVELOPMENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEVELOPMENT uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEVELOPMENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | v | e | l | o | p | m | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEVELOPMENT
100 words from the letters in DEVELOPMENT
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How to Use DEVELOPMENT in Word Games
DEVELOPMENT is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEVELOPMENT to find 100 additional valid words.