embryonic
(em′brē än′ik)
adjective
- of or like an embryo
- in an early stage; undeveloped; rudimentary
See embryonic in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective- Of, relating to, or being an embryo.
- also em·bry·ot·ic (-ŏtˈĭk) Rudimentary; incipient: an embryonic nation, not yet self-governing.
Origin:
Origin: From Medieval Latin embryō, embryōn-, embryo; see embryo
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Related Forms:
- emˌbry·onˈic·al·ly adverb
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