Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
embryonic
Adjective
/ˌɛm briˈɒn ɪk/
Definition
Relating to an embryo or embryos; in an early or undeveloped stage.
Examples
- The embryonic cells in the laboratory are crucial for our research.
- She had an embryonic idea for a new app that could transform the market.
- The concept is still in its embryonic phase, needing further development.
Meaning
The term ’embryonic’ describes something that is still in its early stages of development. This can refer both to biological embryos and to ideas or projects that are just beginning to form.
Synonyms
- Initial
- Primitive
- Developing
- Nascent
- Preliminary
