incipient
gb/ɪnsˈɪpiənt/ us/ɪnsˈɪpiənt/
C1
Engels
kezdeti, kialakuló, kezdődő
C1
FORMAL
1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Often used in more formal writing; learners sometimes use it where simple words like 'early' or 'beginning' sound more natural.
Betekenis
just beginning to develop
Woordcombinaties
incipient stages
|incipient problem
|incipient crisis
|incipient conflict
|incipient rebellion
|incipient trend
|incipient change
|incipient movement
|incipient recovery
|incipient decline
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Thema's
general_english
|change
|development
Definitie
starting to happen; just beginning
In the early stages of development; beginning to happen or appear.
C2
TECHNICAL
2
kezdődő
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The doctor said it was an incipient infection.
Az orvos azt mondta, hogy kezdődő fertőzésről van szó.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Common in medical contexts; avoid using it for everyday symptoms unless you want a clinical tone.
Betekenis
showing first signs of illness
Woordcombinaties
incipient dementia
|incipient cataract
|incipient infection
|incipient tuberculosis
|incipient pneumonia
|incipient diabetes
|incipient decay
|incipient caries
Synoniemen
early-stage (clear and common in health contexts.)
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initial (focuses on the very first point in a process.)
Antoniemen
late-stage (describes a condition that has progressed far.)
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advanced (suggests significant progression or severity.)
Thema's
health
|medicine
Definitie
starting to develop (used especially for illness)
Beginning to show the first signs of a disease or medical condition.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
incipient
IPA
GB/ɪnsˈɪpiənt/
US/ɪnsˈɪpiənt/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
in - cip - i - ent (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cip)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: incipient
Woordfamilie
Core family
inception
noun C1
Advanced or less common
incipiently
adverb
Uitdrukkingen
in its incipient stages
1/ˈɪn ˈɪts ɪnsˈɪpiənt stˈeɪd͡ʒɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
at the very beginning
at the start; in the early stage
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The idea is in its incipient stages.