incipiency

/in'sipiəns/ Cách viết khác : (incipiency) /in'sipiənsi/

Thân thiện

The incipiency of a flower is seen in its first tiny bud.

Definition

Noun: - The initial stage of existence or development; the point at which something begins to exist or become apparent. This word refers to the very beginning or earliest phase of a process, state, or phenomenon.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The project was canceled in its incipiency to avoid greater costs later.
  • Scientists are studying the disease in its incipiency to understand its origin.
  • The incipiency of her artistic talent was evident in her childhood sketches.

Advanced Usage

• "In its incipiency": This is the most common phrase, used to describe something in its earliest, formative stage.
  • The political movement was suppressed in its incipiency.
• "Arrest/stop/halt in its incipiency": To stop something at the very beginning before it can develop further.
  • The security protocol is designed to stop cyberattacks in their incipiency.

Variants and Related Words

• Incipience (noun): A direct synonym, identical in meaning and usage to 'incipiency'.
• Incipient (adjective): Beginning to happen or develop.
  • An incipient problem.
• Inchoate (adjective): Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary. (A close synonym, often used for ideas or feelings).

Synonyms

• Beginning: The point in time or space at which something starts.
• Onset: The beginning of something, especially something unpleasant.
• Genesis: The origin or mode of formation of something.
• Dawn: The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or earliest period.
• Outset: The start or beginning of something.

Antonyms

• Conclusion: The end or finish of an event, process, or text.
• Termination: The action of bringing something or coming to an end.
• Culmination: The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
• Maturity: The state of being fully developed.

Related Phrases

• In the nascent stage: A formal phrase meaning in the early stages of development.
• In embryo: In an undeveloped or rudimentary state.

Học thuật

Noun

1. beginning to exist or to be apparent
   • he placed the incipience of democratic faith at around 1850
   • it is designed to arrest monopolies in their incipiency

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