Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of development
"The new affordable developments in the city are expected to house over five thousand families next year."
A group of building complexes or apartments. Often used for low income housing.
In plain English: Developments are new things that happen or changes that occur over time.
"The recent developments in technology have changed how we communicate with friends and family."
Usage: Use "developments" to refer to groups of new buildings or apartment complexes, often in the context of urban growth or affordable housing projects. Avoid confusing this plural noun with the singular concept of progress or changes when referring to general events or situations.
Derived from the Latin develōpāre, meaning to unfold, this term originally referred to the act of unrolling or unfolding something like a scroll. It later evolved in English to denote progressions or advancements resulting from such an unfolding process.