apex
nounThe highest point or culminating stage of something.
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nounThe final or highest point of a process.
embryonic
adjectiveAt a very early stage of development.
epoch
nounA distinctive period marked by significant developments.
juncture
nounA particular point in time, especially one requiring a decision.
primitive
adjectiveBasic or undeveloped in form or method; also belonging to an early stage of development.
progressive
adjectiveDeveloping by stages or favoring reform and new approaches.
Developing in stages
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rudimentary
adjectiveBasic or at an early stage of development.
transitional
adjectiveConnected with a change from one condition, stage, or system to another.
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