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1) the act of developing or being developed (all senses); a new stage or event in a progress (development)

2) the (scientific) process of developing from an earlier or simpler state (evolution)

3) the process of growing or developing (growth)

4) (an instance of) a change in the basic structure of a living or developing organism which can affect the shape, size etc (mutation)

5) (plural ova) a cell in female animal, capable of developing into a new individual when fertilized (by male sperm) (ovum)

6) a person, ship or small, fast plane, sent out to get information about the enemy; a member of an organization training boys in character, developing self-reliance, discipline and social awareness (scout)

7) capable of existing, developing and surviving (viable)

8) the organ in a female mammal in which offspring are carried and nourished while developing before birth (womb)

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chrysalis

the form taken by an insect (e.g. a butterfly) between the time when it creeps or crows (as a larva) and the time when it flies

growth

development

the act of developing or being developed (all senses); a new stage or event in a progress

growth

green

of the colour of growing grass; not ripe

young, new, blooming

greens

kinds of leafy vegetables, boiled as food

young, new, blooming

juvenile

(of, suitable for) a young person

childish

living

alive, especially now; a means of keeping alive, of earning what is needed for life

existing, active

ongoing

continuing; in progress

continuous

progressive

making continuous forward movement; increasing by regular amounts

liberal; growing

young

having lived a short time; having existed for a short time; still near its beginning; young people; children

immature

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