incipient
gb/ɪnsˈɪpiənt/ us/ɪnsˈɪpiənt/
C1
Inglese
kezdeti, kialakuló, kezdődő
C1
FORMAL
1
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Often used in more formal writing; learners sometimes use it where simple words like 'early' or 'beginning' sound more natural.
Significato
just beginning to develop
Collocazioni
incipient stages
|incipient problem
|incipient crisis
|incipient conflict
|incipient rebellion
|incipient trend
|incipient change
|incipient movement
|incipient recovery
|incipient decline
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Temi
general_english
|change
|development
Definizione
starting to happen; just beginning
In the early stages of development; beginning to happen or appear.
C2
TECHNICAL
2
kezdődő
B1
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
The doctor said it was an incipient infection.
Az orvos azt mondta, hogy kezdődő fertőzésről van szó.
Errore comune:
Common in medical contexts; avoid using it for everyday symptoms unless you want a clinical tone.
Significato
showing first signs of illness
Collocazioni
incipient dementia
|incipient cataract
|incipient infection
|incipient tuberculosis
|incipient pneumonia
|incipient diabetes
|incipient decay
|incipient caries
Sinonimi
early-stage (clear and common in health contexts.)
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initial (focuses on the very first point in a process.)
Contrari
late-stage (describes a condition that has progressed far.)
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advanced (suggests significant progression or severity.)
Temi
health
|medicine
Definizione
starting to develop (used especially for illness)
Beginning to show the first signs of a disease or medical condition.
Grammatica
Forma base
incipient
IPA
GB/ɪnsˈɪpiənt/
US/ɪnsˈɪpiənt/
Sillabe e accento
in - cip - i - ent (4 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cip)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: incipient
Famiglia di parole
Core family
inception
noun C1
Advanced or less common
incipiently
adverb
Espressioni
in its incipient stages
1/ˈɪn ˈɪts ɪnsˈɪpiənt stˈeɪd͡ʒɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
at the very beginning
at the start; in the early stage
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- The idea is in its incipient stages.