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Incipient – Beginning to happen or develop

(Pronounced in-sip-ee-uhnt)

To remember the definition of the word incipient, use the following mnemonic:

The incredible recipient (incipient) of the award was only beginning to develop, yet had already won the Nobel prize.

The incredible recipient (incipient) of the award was only beginning to develop, yet had already won the Nobel prize.

Examples of incipient in a sentence

She showed symptoms of incipient flu.

His parents were happy to see their son's incipient friendship.

The symptoms of the disease are minimal while incipient.

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