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embryonic

Pronunciation: /ˌɛmbrɪˈɒnɪk/
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Definition of embryonic

adjective

  • 1relating to an embryo: slight differences in embryonic development
  • 2(of a system, idea, or organization) in a rudimentary stage with potential for development:the plan is still in its embryonic stages

Derivatives

embryonically

adverb

Origin:

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

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