physical development
AmE: /ˈfɪzɪkəl dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
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Definition of physical development - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

child growthprocess of body growth and change in size, strength, and abilities
  • Physical development speeds up during puberty and can affect coordination and strength.
  • Regular outdoor play supports healthy physical development in toddlers.
  • The nurse tracked the infant’s physical development at each checkup.
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Expressions with physical

get physicalv.
engage in physical activity or exercise
I need to get physical to stay healthy.
do physical activityv.
engage in exercise or sports
She likes to do physical activity every morning.
physical abilityn.
capacity to perform physical tasks
His physical ability allowed him to excel in sports.
physical addressn.
exact location of a building or place in the real world
Please send the package to my physical address, not my post office box.
physical attractionn.
attraction based on appearance or bodily characteristics
Their physical attraction was undeniable, sparked by mere sight.
physical breakn.
pause from physical activity
After the marathon, he needed a physical break to recover.

Expressions with development

development helln.
project stuck in development for a long time
The movie was in development hell for over a decade.
development teamn.
group of people who design build or improve a product or project
The development team released a new version of the app today.
housing developmentn.
group of similar houses built together
The new housing development offers affordable homes.
personal developmentn.
process of improving self-awareness, skills, and personal growth
Personal development helps you become more confident and skilled.
residential developmentn.
planned building of homes or apartments in an area for people to live
Residential development increased quickly after the new train station opened.
social developmentn.
growth in how a person learns to relate well with others
Early social development helps children build strong friendships and communication skills.
youth developmentn.
organized work helping young people grow in skills, confidence and responsibility
The city invested heavily in youth development to reduce crime and improve opportunities.
development budgetn.
planned amount of money for creating improving or expanding projects
The city increased its development budget to support new housing programs.
development companyn.
business that plans and builds property projects such as houses or offices
The development company announced a new housing project near the river.
development potentialn.
ability of someone or something to grow improve or advance in future
The manager saw great development potential in the new software platform.

Terms related to physical development

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Terms with physical development included in their meaning

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developmental disabilityn.
medical
life-long condition affecting mental or physical development
maturationn.
personal development
development of full mental or physical potential
developmentally challengedadj.
disability
having difficulties in mental or physical development
psychogenesisn.
physical disorder
development of a physical disorder from psychological factors
virilizationn.
medical
development of male physical characteristics in a female or child

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  1. French:développement physique, ...
  2. German:körperliche Entwicklung, ...
  3. Italian:sviluppo fisico, ...
  4. Spanish:desarrollo físico, ...
  5. Portuguese:desenvolvimento físico, ...
  6. Chinese:身体发育, ...
  7. Japanese:身体発達, ...
  8. Arabic:التَّطَوُّر الجَسَدِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְפַּתְּחוּת גּוּפָנִית, ...
  10. Russian:физическое развитие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фізичний розвиток, ...
  12. Hindi:शारीरिक विकास, ...
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