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incipient

 

[ ɪnˈsɪpiənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in development

in an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop

Synonyms

beginning, developing, emerging

Examples of usage

  • an incipient economic recovery
  • the incipient stages of the disease
Context #2 | Adjective

about to happen

about to come into existence

Synonyms

forthcoming, impending, looming

Examples of usage

  • an incipient revolution
  • the incipient danger of war

Translations

Translations of the word "incipient" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incipiente

🇮🇳 प्रारंभिक

🇩🇪 anfänglich

🇮🇩 awal

🇺🇦 початковий

🇵🇱 początkowy

🇯🇵 初期の

🇫🇷 naissant

🇪🇸 incipiente

🇹🇷 başlangıç

🇰🇷 초기의

🇸🇦 مبتدئ

🇨🇿 počáteční

🇸🇰 začínajúci

🇨🇳 初期的

🇸🇮 začetni

🇮🇸 upphafs

🇰🇿 бастапқы

🇬🇪 დაწყებითი

🇦🇿 başlanğıc

🇲🇽 incipiente

Word origin

The word 'incipient' comes from the Latin word 'incipiens', which means 'beginning'. It has been used in the English language since the 17th century. The term is often used to describe something that is in the early stages of development or about to happen.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,262, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.