developed
developed — adjective
1. At a stage where something has been made stronger, more useful, or more complex,
At a stage where something has been made stronger, more useful, or more complex, typically through steady improvement over time.
Hedgehogs have a highly developed sense of smell that helps them find food at night.
collocation: highly developed sense of [ability]
Élise's company uses a developed software system to automatically sort customer feedback.
collocation: developed software system
The new aircraft uses a more developed wing design, cutting fuel use by twenty percent.
Noa's piano skills are so developed she learns new pieces in under an hour.
The athlete's developed muscles give him the power to lift three times his own weight.
- advanced
Broader in scope — any kind of progress; 'developed' implies a process of gradual unfolding.
- sophisticated
Emphasises complexity and refinement; often used for technology rather than natural abilities.
- refined
Focuses on polish and subtle improvement; less about raw power and more about precision.
- basic
At an early or simple stage; opposite of having been improved over time.
- rudimentary
Only the most basic elements are in place; lacks the complexity of developed systems.
文法句型
developed + noun
so developed that + clause
highly/well/fully + developed
用法筆記
Commonly paired with intensifiers such as 'highly', 'well', or 'fully'. Often describes innate abilities (sense of smell, hearing), technical systems, or refined skills.
常見錯誤
2. A developed country or region has an advanced economy, modern industries, and a
A developed country or region has an advanced economy, modern industries, and a standard of living that is high for most of its population.
Most developed countries provide free primary education to all children.
collocation: developed country/countries
Vivek moved to a developed nation where he could access better medical care.
In developed economies, services such as banking and healthcare employ most workers.
The healthcare system in developed regions generally offers a wider range of treatments.
Allison was surprised by how efficiently the developed country's public transport system operated.
- industrialised
More specific — emphasises a strong manufacturing base; 'developed' includes infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
- advanced
Focuses on technological and scientific sophistication; can describe economies that are not necessarily fully developed in social indicators.
- wealthy
Refers only to financial resources; a wealthy country may lack the institutions of a developed one.
- developing
Currently undergoing industrialisation; not yet at the stage of a developed economy.
- underdeveloped
Lacking modern industries and infrastructure; a stronger and more critical term than 'developing'.
文法句型
developed + country/nation/economy/world
developed and developing + noun
用法筆記
Only used attributively before nouns such as 'country', 'nation', 'economy', or 'world'. Frequently contrasted with 'developing' or 'underdeveloped' in discussions of global inequality.