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embryonic

/ˌɛm.bɹiˈɑː.nɪk/
em · bry · on · ic
Adverb:embryonically
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• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or in the condition of an embryo prior to birth, hatching, or germination.

Example

"Researchers closely monitored the embryonic development of the sea turtle eggs in the incubator."

2

In an early, rudimentary, or undeveloped stage of existence; just beginning to take shape.

Example

"The renewable energy startup is still in an embryonic stage, with only a prototype and a small team of engineers."

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• Rhymes for embryonic

• Nearby Words

embroil
embroilment
embryo
embryonic
emcee
emen falls
emend

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the Greek stem 'embryon-' (meaning 'a young one' or 'that which swells inside', from 'en-' meaning 'in' and 'bryein' meaning 'to swell or teem') combined with the adjectival suffix '-ic'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Embryonic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/embryonic
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