Development has 8 synonyms including growth, exploitation, evolution. Opposite words include nondevelopment. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with development by meaning or context.
Development contains 11 letters: 4 vowels (E, O) and 7 consonants (D, V, L, P, M, N, T). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Development scores 19 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: V (4 pts). As a 11-letter word, development can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 4 vowels and 7 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| exploitation | 21 | 24 | 12 |
| developing | 17 | 22 | 10 |
| growth | 13 | 13 | 6 |
| evolution | 12 | 16 | 9 |
| ontogenesis | 12 | 15 | 11 |
The most common synonyms for development are growth, exploitation, evolution, developing, ontogenesis. In total, there are 8 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of development include nondevelopment.
Yes, development is a valid Scrabble word worth 19 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 24 points.
Development has 11 letters: 4 vowels (E, O) and 7 consonants (D, V, L, P, M, N, T).