incipient
/ɪnˈsɪp.i.ənt/ adjective C2- In an initial stage; beginning, starting, coming into existence. · After 500 years, incipient towns appeared.· Employees shall be familiarized with the use of a fire extinguisher in incipient stage fire fighting.
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