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单词 nascent
释义

nascent

adjective

na·​scent ˈna-sᵊnt How to pronounce nascent (audio) ˈnā- How to pronounce nascent (audio)
: coming or having recently come into existence
a nascent middle class
her nascent singing career

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The Origin of Nascent

Nascent comes from nascens, the present participle of the Latin verb nasci, which means "to be born." It is related to words such as nation, native, nature, and innate.

Synonyms

  • aborning
  • budding
  • inceptive
  • inchoate
  • incipient
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Example Sentences

In the mid-'60s, Toronto was home to Yorkville, a gathering spot for draft resisters, a petri dish for a nascent coffeehouse and rock scene similar to the one developing in New York's Greenwich Village. Mike Sager, Rolling Stone, 27 June 1996 It was almost 80 years ago that the Wright brothers from Ohio ventured to Kitty Hawk for the uplift its steady winds offered their nascent passion, airplanes. Robert R. Yandle, Popular Photography, March 1993 A few centuries late, when the nascent science of geology was gathering evidence for the earth's enormous antiquity, some advocates of biblical literalism revived this old argument for our entire planet. Stephen Jay Gould, Granta 16, Summer 1985 The actress is now focusing on her nascent singing career. one of the leading figures in the nascent civil-rights movement
Recent Examples on the Web The 2020 edition of the event was called off that February days before it was supposed to begin after the Swiss government banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people because of the then-nascent coronavirus outbreak. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2022 Many critics of the still-nascent industry contend that security risks and the use of crypto by some corrupt users to participate in illicit activities act as a barricade that will prevent widespread and institutional adoption. Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 In a year that has been tough for growth stocks of all colors and stripes — especially EV companies trying to make room for themselves in a still-nascent industry while competing with century-old automakers — Rivian’s misfortune still stands out. BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 This year’s Evo will play host to a $100,000 tournament for the still-nascent brawler, but while the game is already garnering praise from genre faithful, some characters aren’t quite ready for prime time. Nathan Grayson, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 Paws of Fury was an acquisition title for the studio, which found success last summer with the Paw Patrol movie that earned $144 million at the global box office through a day-and-date release with then-nascent streaming service, Paramount+. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2022 CEOs have to manage the complex trade-offs between the risks of not doing enough pre-emptively and the costs of spending too much to insure against a still-nascent threat in the future. Vinit Patel, Fortune, 1 July 2022 Cheng -- a former Alibaba salesman who enjoys boxing and war history -- first fought regulators who tried to block his then-nascent ride-hailing service, then a slew of rivals once the model took off. Bloomberg.com, 30 June 2022 United last week agreed to put down a $10 million deposit for its order of air taxis being developed by Archer Aviation Inc, deepening its commitment to another nascent aviation technology. Alison Sider, WSJ, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin nascent-, nascens, present participle of nasci to be born — more at nation

First Known Use

circa 1624, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

nascent

adjective

na·​scent ˈnas-ᵊnt How to pronounce nascent (audio) ˈnās- How to pronounce nascent (audio)
1
: coming or having recently come into existence : beginning to develop
nascent polypeptide chains
2
: of, relating to, or being an atom or substance at the moment of its formation usually with the implication of greater reactivity than otherwise
nascent hydrogen

nascent

adjective

as in initial
beginning to come into existence one of the leading figures in the nascent civil-rights movement

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • initial
  • first
  • budding
  • incipient
  • inchoate
  • elementary
  • original
  • inceptive
  • embryonic
  • formative
  • aborning
  • fundamental
  • inaugural
  • rudimentary
  • introductory
  • preliminary
  • preparatory
  • inchoative
  • primitive
  • formless
  • incoherent
  • crude
  • rude

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • mature
  • ripe
  • adult
  • full-fledged
  • full-blown
  • ripened
  • advanced
  • higher
  • evolved
  • developed
  • high
  • improved
  • refined
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