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   embryonic

   /ˌɛmbrɪˈɒnɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to an embryo: "slight differences in embryonic development" Similar fetalunbornunhatchedOpposite mature
   • 2. (of a system, idea, or organization) in a rudimentary stage with potential for development: "the plan is still in its embryonic stages" Similar rudimentaryundevelopedunformedimmatureincompleteincipientinchoatejust beginningfledglingbuddingbeginningpotentialnascentemergingdevelopingearlyprimaryelementarygerminalOpposite maturedeveloped

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from late Latin embryo, embryon- ‘embryo’ + -ic.

   Derivatives

   • 1. embryonically adverb

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