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incipient definition

in·cipi·ent (in sip′ē ənt)

adjective

in the first stage of existence; just beginning to exist or to come to notice an incipient illness

Etymology: L incipiens, prp. of incipere, to begin, lit., take up < in-, in, on + capere, to take: see have

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incipient Synonyms

incipient

modif.

beginning, developing, embryonic, nascent; see budding, early 1, inchoate.


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incipient Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • crack: Move right at the level of the overhang to reach the incipient crack which is followed to a peg runner.

Modifying Another Word

  • still: Media has displayed growing interest in Nano S&T, specially in the technical areas, but Nano S&T penetration is still incipient.
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