verb
- to develop incorrectly or improperly; to fail to develop in the normal or expected way
Usage: transitive or intransitive; often used in medical, biological, or technical contexts
Examples
- The embryo began to misdevelop due to nutritional deficiencies.
- If the software is not properly tested, it may misdevelop and cause system errors.
- Children exposed to trauma may misdevelop emotionally.
- The plant's roots misdeveloped in the contaminated soil.
- Without proper guidance, young talent can misdevelop and never reach its potential.