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underdeveloped
01
having insufficient economic, social, or industrial progress due to a lack of resources, infrastructure, or investment
Examples
The underdeveloped nation faces challenges in providing education for all its children.
Many underdeveloped regions lack the basic infrastructure for reliable transportation.
02
(of a body part) lacking complete growth or maturity, resulting in reduced structure or function
Examples
The tadpole ’s underdeveloped legs showed it was not yet ready to leave the water.
His underdeveloped muscles made physical therapy essential after the accident.
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