arrested development meaning

UK /əˈrɛstɪd dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ US /ɚˈɛstɪd dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ 7 syllables

arrested development (noun): an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely.

Definition of arrested development

  1. an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely

    Synonyms: fixation, infantile fixation, regression

    Type of: abnormality

How to pronounce arrested development

arrested development is pronounced /əˈrɛstɪd dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ in British English and /ɚˈɛstɪd dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ in American English. It has 7 syllables.

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