adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ ə n-d ə r-di- ' ve-l ə pt
Function: adjective
Date: 1892
1 : not normally or adequately developed < underdeveloped muscles> < underdeveloped film>
2 : having a relatively low economic level of industrial production and standard of living (as from lack of capital) < underdeveloped nations>
– un · der · de · vel · op · ment \ -l ə p-m ə nt \ noun