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Princeton's WordNet

  1. underdevelopverb

    process (a film or photographic plate) less than the required time or in an ineffective solution or at an insufficiently high temperature

    "These photos are underdeveloped"

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  1. underdevelopverb

    To develop insufficiently.

  2. Etymology: From under- + developed.

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  1. underdevelop

    Underdevelopment, in the context of international development, reflects a broad condition or phenomena defined and critiqued by theorists in fields such as economics, development studies, and postcolonial studies. Used primarily to distinguish states along benchmarks concerning human development—such as macro-economic growth, health, education, and standards of living—an "underdeveloped" state is framed as the antithesis of a "developed", modern, or industrialized state. Popularized, dominant images of underdeveloped states include those that have less stable economies, less democratic political regimes, greater poverty, malnutrition, and poorer public health and education systems. Underdevelopment per Walter Rodney is primarily made of two components, a comparative aspect as well the relationship of exploitation: namely, the exploitation of one country by another.

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  1. underdevelop

    "Underdevelop" refers to a scenario where the full potential or capacity of something is not fully realized or utilized. This term is often used in context with countries or regions that lack industrialization, infrastructure, or other aspects that are seen as standard in developed nations. It can also refer to aspects lacking full growth or development in various fields such as technology, economy, or education.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of underdevelop in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of underdevelop in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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