underdeveloped
unterentwickelt – unterentwickelter – am unterentwickeltsten
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underdeveloped
Not yet sufficiently developed, formed, or mature; lagging behind the expected stage of development.
Bei der Untersuchung stellte die Ärztin fest, dass ein Teil des Organs unterentwickelt war.
During the examination, the doctor found that part of the organ was underdeveloped.
underdeveloped
Significantly less developed economically, socially, or technologically than other countries or regions.
Das Land gilt trotz seiner Rohstoffvorkommen als wirtschaftlich unterentwickelt.
Despite its natural resource deposits, the country is considered economically underdeveloped.
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'Unterentwickelt' (underdeveloped) consists of 'unter' (under) and 'entwickelt' (developed), the past participle of 'entwickeln' (to develop). Here, the prefix 'unter-' indicates that development falls short of the expected or usual level.
Die unterentwickelte Muskulatur muss langsam aufgebaut werden.
The underdeveloped muscles need to be built up slowly.
In medical contexts, 'unterentwickelt' (underdeveloped) frequently describes body parts, organs, or physical structures. Typical collocations include 'ein unterentwickeltes Organ' (an underdeveloped organ), 'unterentwickelte Muskulatur' (underdeveloped muscles), and 'ein unterentwickeltes Körperteil' (an underdeveloped body part).
Bei der Untersuchung wurde ein unterentwickeltes Gelenk festgestellt.
An underdeveloped joint was identified during the examination.
In economic, social, or technical texts, 'unterentwickelt' (underdeveloped) describes entire countries, regions, or sectors. Common collocations include 'wirtschaftlich unterentwickelt' (economically underdeveloped), 'technisch unterentwickelt' (technologically underdeveloped), and 'gesellschaftlich unterentwickelt' (socially underdeveloped).
Die Region ist wirtschaftlich unterentwickelt und braucht bessere Verkehrswege.
The region is economically underdeveloped and needs better transport links.
