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Meaning of the word embryonic in English

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embryonic

US /ˌem.briˈɑː.nɪk/
UK /ˌem.briˈɒn.ɪk/

Adjective

1.

relating to an embryo.

Example:
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slight differences in embryonic development
Synonym:
fetal unborn unhatched
Antonym:
mature
2.

(of a system, idea, or organization) in a rudimentary stage with potential for further development.

Example:
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the plan is still in its embryonic stages
Synonym:
rudimentary undeveloped unformed immature incomplete incipient inchoate fledgling budding beginning potential nascent emerging developing early primary elementary germinal
Antonym:
mature developed
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