verb
- developing incorrectly or improperly; growing or progressing in a faulty or abnormal way
Usage: present participle of misdevelop; often used in biological, psychological, or technical contexts
Examples
- The embryo was misdeveloping due to nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy.
- Without proper guidance, the child's social skills were misdeveloping.
- The software was misdeveloping because the team ignored critical design principles.
- The plant's root system was misdeveloping in the contaminated soil.
- Early intervention can prevent the condition from misdeveloping into a serious disorder.