adj, noun ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A developable surface.

Adjective

1. 1
   Suitable for development, often specifically for construction

   "A single hectare, or almost 2.5 acres, of developable land along the coast can easily cost $500,000."

2. 2
   Which can be developed into a visible image.
3. 3
   Described by a moving right line, and such that consecutive positions of the generator intersect each other, allowing the surface to be developed into a plane.

Example

More examples

"A single hectare, or almost 2.5 acres, of developable land along the coast can easily cost $500,000."

Etymology

From develop + -able.

Related phrases

developable surface

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