English edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /dɪˌvɛləp.mənˈteɪʃən/

Noun edit

developmentation (uncountable)

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

Usage notes edit

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 edit

See also edit