embryonic

CEFRC1

/ˈɛm.bɹi.ɒn.ɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to an early stage of development.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of a project, etc: very new and still evolving; yet to reach its full potential.

Examples

  • The neural crest is found in embryonic structures.

  • Bruno was in the embryonic chamber.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Of or relating to an embryo.

More examples

In context

  • We are also to see the green-lighting of some much overdue reform of fares and ticketing, even if it's still embryonic and to be trialled on part or the network.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From New Latin embryonicus.