underdeveloped

/ˌəndərdɪˈvɛləpt/
/əndədɪˈvɛləpt/
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Definitions of underdeveloped
  1. adjective
    not yet fully developed
    synonyms:
    immature
    not yet mature
  2. adjective
    relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
    synonyms: developing
    nonindustrial
    not having highly developed manufacturing enterprises
Pronunciation
US
/ˌəndərdɪˈvɛləpt/
UK
/əndədɪˈvɛləpt/
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