Incipient ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Incipient ( adjective )

1. Beginning to come into existence or to become apparent.
2. Just starting to develop or show.

Origin:

From latin incipiens, present participle of incipere, meaning 'to begin'.

Examples:

1. The incipient storm clouds on the horizon signaled a coming change in weather.
2. The incipient smile on her face indicated she was about to laugh.
3. The company was in an incipient stage of its growth.
4. His incipient talents as a musician were obvious to those who heard him play.
5. The incipient dawn of a new day was greeted with birdsong.

(As a noun)

Incipient ( noun )

1. Beginning to come into existence or to become apparent.
2. Just starting to develop or show.

Origin:

From latin incipiens, present participle of incipere, meaning 'to begin'.

Examples:

1. The incipient storm clouds on the horizon signaled a coming change in weather.
2. The incipient smile on her face indicated she was about to laugh.
3. The company was in an incipient stage of its growth.
4. His incipient talents as a musician were obvious to those who heard him play.
5. The incipient dawn of a new day was greeted with birdsong.