Nascent

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪsənt/

Nascent (adjective)

  1. Something that is just starting to grow or come into existence.
  2. Referring to a process or idea that is in its early stages of development.

Examples

  • The nascent technology shows great potential for future applications.
  • The nascent project requires more funding to move forward.

Common collocations: nascent ideas, nascent industry, nascent phase, nascent market

Synonyms of Nascent

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Nascent

  • — Describes something that is decreasing or diminishing.
  • — Refers to something that is not developing or progressing.