150+ Words that rhyme with development

Development is a 4-syllable word with 150 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are redevelopment, moment, element. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of development

noun
  1. act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining; "he congratulated them on their development of a plan to meet the emergency"; "they funded research and development"
  2. a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage); "the development of his ideas took many years"; "the evolution of Greek civilization"; "the slow development of her skill as a writer"
  3. (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level; "he proposed an indicator of osseous development in children"

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Examples of "development" in lyrics

See how development is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "As long as the mood is somehow linked to my enhanced development"
    Aesop Rock f/ Slug — I'll Be OK
  • "to glitches mode of century development"
    Aesop Rock — Labor
  • "Post-up prevalent, in my development"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Swords Drawn

What do these rhymes mean?

element
an abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character
moment
a particular point in time; "the moment he arrived the party began" an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment
oddment
a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold something unusual -- perhaps worthy of
ointment
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
redevelopment
the act of improving by renewing and restoring

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "development" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like redevelopment, moment, element create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "development" has 4 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with development?
Words that rhyme with development include: redevelopment, moment, element, oddment, ointment, shipment, vestment, statement, treatment, tenement, and 140 more.
How many syllables does development have?
Development has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with development?
There are 150 words that rhyme with development: 150 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for development in a song?
The strongest rhymes for development in songwriting are redevelopment, moment, element. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with development?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with development include redevelopment, moment, element, oddment, ointment. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: moment, oddment; 1-syllable: element, statement; 2-syllable: abatement, elopement. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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