developmentation

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /dɪˌvɛləp.mənˈteɪʃən/

Noun

developmentation (uncountable)

(proscribed, chiefly US and humorous) Development.

Usage notes

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

development