þróunin

þróunin is the definite form of the Icelandic noun þróun, which means development, growth, or progression. It denotes a process of change over time or its outcome and is used across many domains to describe changes in biology, society, the economy, technology, and planning.

Etymology: The noun þróun is derived from the verb þróa, to develop or to grow, with the suffix -un; the definite form is þróunin.

Usage: In biology, þróun refers to the development of organisms from embryo to mature form; in economics and urban planning, it denotes the development of economies, regions, or infrastructure; in technology, product development or software development is described as þróun. The term appears in scientific writing as well as in public discourse.

Common collocations include líffræðileg þróun (biological development) and félagsleg þróun (social development). Related terms include þróunarkenning (the theory of evolution) and þróunarsaga (history of development).