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nascent
adjective
Just beginning to develop; emerging; not yet fully formed.
Intermediate - Known to most educated speakers
Etymology
From Latin nascens, present participle of nasci "to be born." Related to native, nation, and nature—all from the idea of birth.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The nascent technology showed enormous promise."
- 2.
"Her nascent interest in music grew into a passion."
- 3.
"The nascent democracy faced many challenges."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
emergingdevelopingbuddingincipientembryonic
Related Words
beginningnewfledglingyoung
Fun Fact
Nascent hydrogen is hydrogen at the moment of its release from a compound, when it's especially reactive. The term captures the special properties of things at the moment of their "birth."
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (N, A, S, C, E, N, T)
Scrabble Value: 9 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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