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nascent

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore N words

just beginning to develop or come into existence

Word origin: From Latin nasci, to be born.

In a sentence

Nascent in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing nascent in a sentence.

The nascent technology showed promise but was still years from market.

The conference brought together researchers in the nascent field, where even basic terminology was still being negotiated.

Synonyms
emergingbuddingincipient
Antonyms
matureestablisheddeclining
Usage & nuance

Using “nascent” well

Nascent describes something just coming into existence and not yet fully formed, emphasizing the very earliest stage. It carries a forward-looking, often hopeful tone.

Common questions

Questions about “nascent

Nascent (adjective) means just beginning to develop or come into existence
Here is nascent used in an example sentence: "The nascent technology showed promise but was still years from market." Another example: "The conference brought together researchers in the nascent field, where even basic terminology was still being negotiated."
Common synonyms for nascent include emerging, budding, incipient.
Antonyms of nascent include mature, established, declining.
Nascent clusters with emerging, budding, and incipient. Its antonyms mature, established, and declining mark stages well past the beginning.
Yes. Nascent is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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