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embryonic

Syllabification: (em·bry·on·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˌembrēˈänik/
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Definition of embryonic

adjective

(also embryonal /ˈembrēənəl/)
  • 1of or relating to an embryo.
  • 2(of a system, idea, or organization) in a rudimentary stage with potential for further development:the plan is still in its embryonic stages

Derivatives

embryonically

Pronunciation: /-(ə)lē/
adverb

Origin:

mid 19th century: from late Latin embryo, embryon- 'embryo' + -ic

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