Incipience: meaning, definitions and examples

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incipience

 

[ ɪnˈsɪp.i.əns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

state of beginning

Incipient refers to the initial stages or early development of something. It denotes a state that is just beginning to emerge or become apparent. This term is often used in various fields, including science, literature, and sociology, to describe something that is nascent or in its formative phase. Recognizing the incipient stages of a phenomenon can be crucial for understanding its potential growth or implications.

Synonyms

beginning, initial, nascent

Examples of usage

  • The incipient stages of the project showed great promise.
  • She recognized the incipient signs of conflict.
  • The incipient technology could revolutionize the industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "incipience" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incipiência

🇮🇳 आरंभ

🇩🇪 Anfang

🇮🇩 permulaan

🇺🇦 початок

🇵🇱 początek

🇯🇵 初め

🇫🇷 incipience

🇪🇸 incipiencia

🇹🇷 başlangıç

🇰🇷 시작

🇸🇦 بداية

🇨🇿 počátek

🇸🇰 začiatok

🇨🇳 起始

🇸🇮 začetek

🇮🇸 upphaf

🇰🇿 бастау

🇬🇪 დაწყება

🇦🇿 başlanğıc

🇲🇽 incipiencia

Etymology

The word 'incipience' is derived from the Latin word 'incipiens', which means 'beginning' or 'commencing'. This Latin term comes from the conjugation of 'incipere', meaning 'to begin'. The evolution of this term highlights the transition from the Latin roots to its integration into the English lexicon during the Middle Ages. Historically, 'incipient' has been used in various contexts to describe phenomena in their early stages. Its use has expanded over time to encompass not only tangible beginnings like the start of a project but also abstract concepts such as trends or conflicts. The concept of incipience is crucial in many disciplines, as it allows for early detection and understanding of potential developments.