adj
embryonic
EHM-bree-on-ihk
adj
1
Relating to an embryo or its stage of development.
"Embryonic cells can develop into many different tissue types."
2
Very early in development; not yet fully formed.
"The project was still at an embryonic stage when funding was cut."
How to Use Embryonic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to an embryo, or — more generally — describing something at a very early, undeveloped stage.
Common pairings
embryonic stage
embryonic development
still embryonic
Word Forms
more embryonic comparative, most embryonic superlative
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