nascent
/ˈneɪ.sənt/ adjective C2- Emerging; just coming into existence.
- Describing the state, aspect, or practice of an abstract concept.
- Of the state of an element at the time it is being generated from some compound or transitioning from one state to another; Newly released from a compound (especially hydrogen and oxygen) by a chemical reaction or electrolysis and possessing heightened reactivity; Newly synthesized (especially protein or RNA) by translation or transcription.
- Naissant.
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In the nascent years of the nineteenth century, an epochal expedition commenced that would fundamentally alter the geographical and scientific understanding of North America.
Julianne beamed in response, her eyes reflecting the nascent morning light that now flooded the spacious passenger cabin.
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