incipient
gb/ɪnsˈɪpiənt/ us/ɪnsˈɪpiənt/
C1
Inglés
kezdeti, kialakuló, kezdődő
C1
FORMAL
1
Patrón de uso:
incipient [problem/change/crisis/movement]
The talks collapsed at the first sign of incipient conflict between the two sides.
A tárgyalások összeomlottak a két fél közötti kialakuló konfliktus első jelére.
She noticed an incipient trend toward remote work long before it became mainstream.
Jóval azelőtt észrevette a távmunka felé mutató kialakuló tendenciát, hogy az általánossá vált volna.
The company moved quickly to address incipient problems in its supply chain.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
There were incipient signs of trouble.
A baj kezdeti jelei mutatkoztak.
We are in the incipient stage of the project.
A projekt kezdeti szakaszában vagyunk.
Error frecuente:
Often used in more formal writing; learners sometimes use it where simple words like 'early' or 'beginning' sound more natural.
Significado
just beginning to develop
Colocaciones
incipient stages
|incipient problem
|incipient crisis
|incipient conflict
|incipient rebellion
|incipient trend
|incipient change
|incipient movement
|incipient recovery
|incipient decline
Sinónimos
emerging (suggests becoming noticeable or visible.)
|
nascent (often used for new ideas, organizations, or industries; slightly more academic.)
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early (more general and common; less formal.)
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developing (emphasizes progress over time, not just the start.)
Antónimos
advanced (at a late stage of development.)
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mature (fully developed or established.)
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established (already formed and stable.)
Temas
general_english
|change
|development
Definición
starting to happen; just beginning
In the early stages of development; beginning to happen or appear.
C2
TECHNICAL
2
kezdődő
B1
Patrón de uso:
incipient [disease/condition]
The scan showed an incipient cataract in his left eye.
A vizsgálat a bal szemében kezdődő szürkehályogot mutatott.
Doctors treated the incipient infection before it spread.
Az orvosok még azelőtt kezelték a kezdődő fertőzést, hogy az továbbterjedt volna.
The symptoms were consistent with incipient dementia.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The doctor said it was an incipient infection.
Az orvos azt mondta, hogy kezdődő fertőzésről van szó.
Error frecuente:
Common in medical contexts; avoid using it for everyday symptoms unless you want a clinical tone.
Significado
showing first signs of illness
Colocaciones
incipient dementia
|incipient cataract
|incipient infection
|incipient tuberculosis
|incipient pneumonia
|incipient diabetes
|incipient decay
|incipient caries
Sinónimos
early-stage (clear and common in health contexts.)
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initial (focuses on the very first point in a process.)
Antónimos
late-stage (describes a condition that has progressed far.)
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advanced (suggests significant progression or severity.)
Temas
health
|medicine
Definición
starting to develop (used especially for illness)
Beginning to show the first signs of a disease or medical condition.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
incipient
AFI
GB/ɪnsˈɪpiənt/
US/ɪnsˈɪpiənt/
Sílabas y acento
in - cip - i - ent (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cip)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: incipient
Familia de palabras
Core family
inception
noun C1
Advanced or less common
incipiently
adverb
Expresiones
in its incipient stages
1/ˈɪn ˈɪts ɪnsˈɪpiənt stˈeɪd͡ʒɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
at the very beginning
at the start; in the early stage
Ejemplos
- The technology is still in its incipient stages.
- The plan failed while it was in the incipient stages of development.
- They contained the dispute while it was still in its incipient stages.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The idea is in its incipient stages.