adjective
1. being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful (Freq. 18)
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the developed qualities of the Hellenic outlook
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they have very small limbs with only two fully developed toes on each
• Ant: ↑undeveloped
• Similar to: ↑formulated, ↑mature, ↑matured
2. (used of societies) having high industrial development
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developed countries
• Syn: ↑highly-developed
• Similar to: ↑industrial
3. (of real estate) made more useful and profitable as by building or laying out roads
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condominiums were built on the developed site
• Similar to: ↑improved
Useful english dictionary. 2012.