Nascent

Word: Nascent

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Something that is early in development or just beginning to grow. Think of it as the “baby” form of non-physical things.

Synonyms: Fledgling

Antonyms: Shrinking

Helpful hints to remember: “Renascent” means “to be reborn”.

Sentences:

• In its nascent state the club had merely been a collective of students. To Philip's shock it now it spanned the nation.
• Although during the test run the vehicle burst into the flames, the inventor was able to get several investors to fund his nascent design.
• “True love is quiescent*, except in the nascent moments of true humility.” (*”Quiescent” means “to be at rest”.)