underdeveloped

• Se dit d'un pays, d'une région ou d'un territoire qui n'a pas encore atteint un développement économique ou industriel complet, ou d'une chose qui n'a pas été développée ou cultivée suffisamment.

Describes a country, region, or area that is not yet fully developed economically or industrially.

1. Lacking economic developmentB2formal

   Describes a country or region that has not yet achieved a high level of industrial or economic growth, often due to a shortage of capital or resources.

   sous-développé

   • Many underdeveloped nations struggle with limited access to education and healthcare.
   • The region remains underdeveloped due to a lack of investment in infrastructure.
   • International aid often targets underdeveloped areas to promote sustainable growth.

   Synonymesbackwarddevelopingemergingimpoverishedpoorundeveloped

   Antonymesadvanceddevelopedindustrialized

2. Not fully grown or maturedB1formal

   Refers to something that has not yet reached its full potential or complete state of development.

   sous-développé (pas pleinement formé ou mûri)

   • The underdeveloped wings of the chick prevented it from flying.
   • His artistic skills are still underdeveloped but show great promise.
   • The underdeveloped root system made the plant vulnerable to drought.

   Synonymesembryonicimmatureincompletenascentrudimentaryundevelopedunformedunripe

   Antonymesdevelopedgrownmature

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de développement insuffisant ou le fait de ne pas atteindre son plein potentiel, souvent employé dans un contexte économique ou photographique.

A verb used to indicate the process of developing insufficiently or not reaching full potential, often used in economic or photographic contexts.

1. Process film insufficientlyC1formal

   To develop a photographic film or plate for less time than required, or using an ineffective solution or at an insufficiently high temperature, resulting in a weak or incomplete image.

   Sous-développer un film

   • The photographer accidentally underdeveloped the film, resulting in very faint images.
   • If you underdevelop the plate, the details will not be visible.
   • He learned that underdeveloping the film can ruin the entire roll.