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Nascent Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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nascent

🇺🇸 /ˈneɪsənt/ · 🇬🇧 /nˈeɪsənt/

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

in development

Just starting and so showing signs of future potential

Synonyms

budding, developing, emerging.

Examples of usage

  • The nascent space industry
  • A nascent friendship
Context #2 | Noun

in development

A person or thing that has recently come into existence

Synonyms

beginner, newcomer, novice.

Examples of usage

  • The nascent stages of his career
  • The nascent technology

Translations

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Quick facts about “nascent”

Nascent is a 1-syllable adjective and noun. It is pronounced /ˈneɪsənt/ in American English and /nˈeɪsənt/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #16,532 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'nascent'

The word 'nascent' comes from the Latin word 'nasci', which means 'to be born'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The term is used to describe something that is in the process of emerging or developing, often with great potential for growth or change.

Rhymes

Nascent rhymes with adjacent, complacent and complaisant.

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Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,532, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.