nascent

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪ.sənt/

Definition

Beginning to exist or develop, especially showing signs of future potential.

Examples

• The nascent democracy faced many challenges during its first year of independence.

• Scientists are studying the nascent stars forming within the dense clouds of gas.

• She felt a nascent sense of excitement as she began her new career path.

Synonyms of nascent

Words with a similar meaning to nascent:

• new
• budding
• emerging
• incipient

Antonyms of nascent

Words with the opposite meaning to nascent:

• mature
• established

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