Nascent

/ˈnæsənt/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.
    The nascent company showed great promise in the tech industry.

Commentary

Often used to describe early stages of legal doctrines, industries, or technologies indicating initial growth or development.

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