developmentation

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English

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Etymology

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From development +‎ -ation; the ostensible verb form *developmentate is not found.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /dɪˌvɛləp.mənˈteɪʃən/

Noun

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developmentation (uncountable)

  1. (proscribed, chiefly US and humorous) Development.

Usage notes

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Similarly to the entry for irregardless, this is a nonstandard form of development and should generally never be used in formal settings or written. Compare orientate.

Synonyms

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See also

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