NONDEVELOPMENT Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

nondevelopment

noun

Definition of nondevelopment

as in regression

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Recent Examples of nondevelopment The Wizards somehow still haven't hired a replacement for former president Ernie Grunfeld, a nondevelopment that hangs over this pick. — Ben Golliver, courant.com, 18 June 2019 The Wizards somehow still haven’t hired a replacement for former president Ernie Grunfeld, a nondevelopment that hangs over this pick. — Ben Golliver, The Denver Post, 18 June 2019

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Noun

Injuries have hampered the Seahawks’ running game, and Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold has shown signs of regression.

— Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
But Barry could, in some way, be used as a vehicle through which to view that regression.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of regression

Noun

This book is all about the fight to stem the tide of retrogression.

— Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2025
Visa retrogression might become more of an issue for Indian and Chinese applicants who invest under the high-unemployment category due to its more limited availability.

— Sam Silverman, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025

Definition of retrogression

Noun

In its pivotal studies, Roche’s drug fenebrutinib cut the relapse rate by more than 50% versus Aubagio.

— Andrew Joseph, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026
Some people experience a rollercoaster of relapses and remissions; others see the disease steadily progress, eventually leading to serious disability.

— Dylan Scott, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026

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