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PRONUNCIATION OF UNDERDEVELOPMENT

underdevelopment  [ˌʌndədɪˈveləpmənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNDERDEVELOPMENT

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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Underdevelopment is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES UNDERDEVELOPMENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

underdevelopment

Underdevelopment

In economics, underdevelopment is when resources are not used to their full socio-economic potential, with the result that local or regional development is slower in most cases than it should be. Furthermore, it results from the complex interplay of internal and external factors that allow less developed countries only a lop-sided development progression. Underdeveloped nations are characterized by a wide disparity between their rich and poor populations, and an unhealthy balance of trade. Symptoms of underdevelopment include lack of access to job opportunities, health care, drinkable water, food, education and housing. Most Sub-Saharan African countries remain largely underdeveloped - street in Dakar, Senegal.

Definition of underdevelopment in the English dictionary

The first definition of underdevelopment in the dictionary is the condition of lacking the surplus capital and the social organization necessary to advance. Other definition of underdevelopment is the condition of being immature or undersized. Underdevelopment is also the condition of being processed in developer for less than the required time, thus lacking in contrast.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNDERDEVELOPMENT


advertisement
ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt
agreement
əˈɡriːmənt
antidevelopment
ˌæntɪdɪˈveləpmənt
apartment
əˈpɑːtmənt
assessment
əˈsɛsmənt
department
dɪˈpɑːtmənt
development
dɪˈvɛləpmənt
document
ˈdɒkjʊmənt
element
ˈɛlɪmənt
encampment
ɪnˈkæmpmənt
entrapment
ɪnˈtræpmənt
envelopment
ɪnˈveləpmənt
equipment
ɪˈkwɪpmənt
nondevelopment
ˌnɒndɪˈveləpmənt
overdevelopment
ˌəʊvədɪˈvɛləpmənt
predevelopment
ˌpriːdɪˈvɛləpmənt
recoupment
rɪˈkuːpmənt
redevelopment
ˌriːdɪˈvɛləpmənt
shipment
ˈʃɪpmənt
subdevelopment
ˈsʌbdɪˌveləpmənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNDERDEVELOPMENT

undercroft
undercurrent
undercut
underdaks
underdamper
underdeck
underdevelop
underdeveloped
underdo
underdoer
underdog
underdone
underdose
underdrain
underdrainage
underdraw
underdrawers
underdress
underdressed
underdrive

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNDERDEVELOPMENT

application development
arrested development
audio equipment
career development
character development
child development
comment
exercise equipment
housing development
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
laboratory equipment
new product development
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
property development
regional development
research and development
rural development
self-development
sports equipment
sustainable development
urban development

Synonyms and antonyms of underdevelopment in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «underdevelopment» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNDERDEVELOPMENT

Find out the translation of underdevelopment to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of underdevelopment from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «underdevelopment» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

不发达
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

subdesarrollo
570 millions of speakers

English

underdevelopment
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अल्प विकास
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التخلف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

неразвитость
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

subdesenvolvimento
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অনুন্নয়ন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sous-développement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

di bawah pembangunan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Unterentwicklung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

低開発
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

저개발
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Underdevelopment
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kém phát triển
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வளர்ச்சிபெற்றுவரும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

काम चालू आहे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

geliştiriliyor
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sottosviluppo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niedorozwój
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нерозвиненість
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

subdezvoltare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπανάπτυξη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onderontwikkeling
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

underutveckling
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

underutvikling
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of underdevelopment

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNDERDEVELOPMENT»

The term «underdevelopment» is regularly used and occupies the 88.608 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNDERDEVELOPMENT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «underdevelopment» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «underdevelopment» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about underdevelopment

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNDERDEVELOPMENT»

Discover the use of underdevelopment in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to underdevelopment and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Aspects of Development and Underdevelopment
An analysis of the economic mechanisms that produce wealth in the midst of growing misery.
Joan Robinson, 1979
2
The Political Economy of Underdevelopment
An overview of third-world problems, making use of Marxist and neo-Kiynesian methods of analysis.
Amiya Kumar Bagchi, 1982
3
Memories of Underdevelopment
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‎1990
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A Critical Analysis on the Reasons of Underdevelopment in Africa
Some of the factors that hinder Africa's development are at the starting point of this essay. The possible measures that may help reduce the agony in the continent if applied sincerely were put forward for consideration.
Stephen Ekokobe Awung, 2011
5
Latin America: Underdevelopment Or Revolution: Essays on the ...
In his second book, Andre Gunder Frank expands on the theme presented in his influential study Capitalism and Underdevelopment in Latin America.
André Gunder Frank, 1970
6
The Political Economy of Underdevelopment
The book finally considers how the contemporary internationalization of capital affected the economies of the Third World.
S. B. D. de Silva, 2012
7
Development and Underdevelopment
The Focus on Geography series is designed fo r students taking a linear of modular A level or post-16 geo graphy course. Each book focuses on a specific theme, examin ing the key issues in a developed and developing world conte xt. '
Garrett Nagle, 1998
8
Underdevelopment: A Strategy for Reform
In this short book he offers a fresh approach to the theory of economic growth and reminds us of the great variety of economic trajectories in developing countries.
Paolo Sylos Labini, 2001
9
Colonialism, Class Formation, and Underdevelopment in Sierra ...
This study examines from a materialist perspective the socio-economic, historical and political factors contributing to the political instability and underdevelopment of Sierra Leone.
Eliphas G. Mukonoweshuro, 1993
10
How Europe Underdeveloped Africa
Although first published in 1972, How Europe Underdeveloped Africa, remains an essential introduction to understanding the dynamics of Africa's contemporary relations with the West and is a powerful legacy of a committed activist and ...
Walter Rodney, 2012

9 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNDERDEVELOPMENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term underdevelopment is used in the context of the following news items.
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News Analysis: Southern Italy risks "permanent underdevelopment
ROME, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Southern Italy is at risk of "permanent underdevelopment" after a seven-year recession and a deep demographic and industrial fall, ... «Xinhua, Jul 15»
2
The perils of underdevelopment: What are we to do with the …
JAMAICANS who have a heart for the poor and deprived wrestle all the time with the dilemma of what to do about the growing number of often dirty, unruly, ... «Jamaica Observer, Apr 15»
3
Masari Decries Underdevelopment Of Katsina State
All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari has insisted that the state was in dire need of restoration having ... «Leadership Newspapers, Mar 15»
4
Underdevelopment inertia
Besides the slowdown in the growth of gross domestic product last year (to 6.1% from 7.2% in 2013), government economic planners have acknowledged that ... «Philippine Star, Mar 15»
5
The colonial underdevelopment of Africa by Europe and the United …
This article is based on a talk given at a Nov. 7 Party for Socialism and Liberation forum on Ebola. The history of colonialism has made it impossible for West ... «Liberation, Nov 14»
6
Jharkhand's underdevelopment due to neglect by political parties: BSP
RANCHI: BSP supremo Mayawati held the political parties, who ruled the state, responsible for "underdevelopment" of Jharkhand and also blamed people for ... «Economic Times, Mar 14»
7
Sudan: a country ensnared by poverty, inequality and …
In the years running up to and immediately after separation, there were three principal reasons for the poverty and underdevelopment that characterise so much ... «The Guardian, Mar 14»
8
Insecurity: China urges Nigeria to address poverty, under
China has called on Nigeria to address the root causes of insecurity such as poverty and underdevelopment to ensure peace and stability in the country. «Premium Times, Nov 13»
9
“Bad Governance” The Bane of Africa's Underdevelopment
Recognizing the need to assist impoverished nations move vigorously in the area of development member states of the UN, on the 18th of September 2000, ... «Modern Ghana, Oct 09»

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