nascent
adjective
Just beginning to develop; emerging; coming into existence and showing signs of future potential.
Etymology
From Latin nascent- meaning "being born," present participle of nasci (to be born), related to natal and native.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The nascent technology showed promise but needed further development."
- 2.
"We witnessed the nascent stages of a political movement."
- 3.
"The nascent startup attracted attention from venture capitalists."
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Fun Fact
The term "nascent hydrogen" in chemistry refers to hydrogen in the moment of formation, when it's particularly reactive. This captures the word's essence - the powerful potential of something newly born.
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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