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Synonyms of nascent

7 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for nascent is emergent. Other synonyms of nascent are incipient, inchoate and emerging. The opposite of nascent is dying.

Synonyms and similar words for nascent

adjectiveEmerging; just coming into existence.

  • emergentEmerging; coming into view or into existence; nascent; new.
  • emergingBecoming prominent; emergent; rising.
  • immature
  • inchoateRecently started but not fully formed yet; just begun; only elementary or immature.
  • incipientIn an initial stage; beginning, starting, coming into existence.
  • infant
  • in statu nascendiNascent; emerging but not yet fully formed.

Opposite of nascent

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Meaning of nascent

  1. adjective Emerging; just coming into existence.
  2. adjective Describing the state, aspect, or practice of an abstract concept.
  3. adjective Of the state of an element at the time it is being generated from some compound or transitioning from one state to another; Newly released from a compound (especially hydrogen and oxygen) by a chemical reaction or electrolysis and possessing heightened reactivity; Newly synthesized (especially protein or RNA) by translation or transcription.

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Questions about synonyms of nascent

What is another word for nascent?
Nascent has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as emergent, incipient, inchoate and emerging.
What is the opposite of nascent?
The opposite of nascent is dying.
What does nascent mean?
Nascent means emerging; just coming into existence.

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