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dev·el·op·ing

developing

 
pronunciation:
dih ve l pihng
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: gaining in size, maturity, or complexity.
People living near the coast are worried about the developing storm and hoping it will not become a hurricane.A developing child should eat a healthy diet.
definition 2: of a country or region, in a relatively low state of development, especially with regard to things like technology, transportation, and communication.
Access to clean drinking water can be a problem in many developing countries.