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nascent

 

[ ˈneɪsnt ]

Adjective / Noun
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

Translations of the word "nascent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nascente

🇮🇳 उद्भवित

🇩🇪 aufkommend

🇮🇩 baru tumbuh

🇺🇦 зародковий

🇵🇱 powstający

🇯🇵 発生期の

🇫🇷 naissant

🇪🇸 naciente

🇹🇷 yeni doğan

🇰🇷 발생하는

🇸🇦 ناشئ

🇨🇿 vznikající

🇸🇰 vznikajúci

🇨🇳 新生的

🇸🇮 nastajajoč

🇮🇸 nýfæddur

🇰🇿 жаңа пайда болған

🇬🇪 დაბადებული

🇦🇿 yenicə yaranan

🇲🇽 naciente

Etymology

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.

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.