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embryonic

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

At a very early stage of development.

The plan was still embryonic when the group began discussing it.

Dictionary practice example.

The proposed campus storytelling festival was still embryonic when Ivo joined the planning group: it had a name and a few interested volunteers, but no schedule.

From A Festival Takes Shape.

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