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substantial development

[/səbˈstænʃəl dɪˈveləpmənt/]
noun phrasepl: substantial developments
desenvolvimento substancial
1. Significant progress or advancement in a project, situation, or area of interest
There has been a substantial development in renewable energy technology.
Houve um desenvolvimento substancial na tecnologia de energia renovável.
2. In real estate, construction or improvement of land that is considerable in scope and value
The zoning board approved the substantial development permit for the new commercial complex.
A comissão de zoneamento aprovou o licenciamento para desenvolvimento substancial do novo complexo comercial.
3. A notable or important change, event, or occurrence
The latest substantial development in the negotiations brings both parties closer to an agreement.
O desenvolvimento substancial mais recente nas negociações aproxima ambas as partes de um acordo.
Synonyms
significant progressmajor advancementconsiderable developmentimportant improvementmarked progress
Antonyms
minimal developmentslight progressnegligible changestagnation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolvimento substancial
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desenvolvimento significativo
Alternative, equally used in business contexts
Portugal
desenvolvimento substancial
Formal usage in legal and administrative documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

breakthrough development
turning point
game changer
leap forward
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