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nascent

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈneɪsənt/

nascent means: Just beginning to exist or develop, with the possibility of growing further.

adjective

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Just beginning to exist or develop, with the possibility of growing further.

  • They invested in a nascent industry.
  • The nascent democracy faced serious challenges.
  • Her nascent interest in science grew during the summer.

Similar words: emerging, developing, budding

Opposites: established, mature

Common phrases: a nascent industry, nascent democracy, nascent stages

Questions about nascent

What does nascent mean?

Just beginning to exist or develop, with the possibility of growing further.

What is nascent in other languages?

Türkçe: yeni doğan · Español: naciente · Français: naissant · Deutsch: entstehend · Italiano: nascente · 日本語: 芽生えたばかりの

How do you pronounce nascent?

It is pronounced /ˈneɪsənt/.

How do you use nascent in a sentence?

They invested in a nascent industry. The nascent democracy faced serious challenges.

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