embryonic
Translation
embryonic, rudimentary, undeveloped
Examples
The project is still in its embryonic stage.
The project is still in its embryonic stage.
They studied the embryonic development of the chick.
They studied the embryonic development of the chick.
Grammar Patterns
((embryonic + noun)) relating to an embryo or an early stage of development The project is in its embryonic stage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rudimentary, nascent, undeveloped; Antonyms: mature, developed
Etymology
From Greek 'embryon' (fetus), with the adjectival suffix '-ic'. The root means 'that which grows inside'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'embryo' – a baby in its earliest stage. Anything 'embryonic' is in its earliest, undeveloped stage.