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Introduced vs Developed - What's the difference?

introduced | developed |

As adjectives the difference between introduced and developed

is that introduced is (biology) not native to a location; brought from another place while developed is (said of a country) not primitive; not third world.

As verbs the difference between introduced and developed

is that introduced is (introduce) while developed is (develop).

introduced

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (biology) Not native to a location; brought from another place.
    • The prickly pear cactus is an introduced species in Australia.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (introduce)

    • developed

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (said of a country) Not primitive; not third world.
  • *{{quote-magazine, date=2013-07-06, volume=408, issue=8843, page=68, magazine=(The Economist)
    • , title= The rise of smart beta , passage=Investors face a quandary. Cash offers a return of virtually zero in many developed countries; government-bond yields may have risen in recent weeks but they are still unattractive. Equities have suffered two big bear markets since 2000 and are wobbling again. It is hardly surprising that pension funds, insurers and endowments are searching for new sources of return.}}
  • Mature.

    • Derived terms

    * overdeveloped * underdeveloped

    Verb

    (head)
  • (develop)