incipient
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Just beginning to exist or appear, not yet fully developed.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
emerging
budding
Antonyms
full-blown
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Which word fits the gap? "Doctors caught the _____ signs of the disease early enough to treat it easily."
Answer: incipient
In your own words, what does "incipient" mean?
Just beginning to exist or appear, not yet fully developed.
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