budding

Budding describes something that is just starting to grow or show promise. (adjective)

An example of something that would be described as budding is a plant that has just begun to grow branches and leaves.
An example of something that would be described as budding is the new career of a talented person who shows great promise in the field.

See budding in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See budding in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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