Underdeveloped Meaning

/ˌʌndərdɪˈvɛləpt/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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adjimmature and not fully developed

adjhaving a low level of economic productivity and technological sophistication

adjof a film that has had insufficient development before being fixed

verbsimple past and past participle of underdevelop

She was born with underdeveloped lungs, but eventually a few steroid shots set her straight.
I found the supporting characters rather underdeveloped.
The transnationality of the European blogosphere is still underdeveloped.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The country's economy is ____ due to lack of modern technology.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The infrastructure in the region is still largely ____, making it difficult for the local economy to grow today.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The country's economy is ____ due to lack of modern technology.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The infrastructure in the region is still largely ____, making it difficult for the local economy to grow today.

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