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Incipient

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Emerging PresencePlay
Use 'incipient' for something emerging or coming into existence, not for things already established. SlideShe felt the incipient stirrings of hope within her.
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Nuance of NeglectPlay
Use 'incipient' to describe subtly neglecting or ignoring something in its early stages. SlideHis incipient disregard for the rules would later lead to trouble.
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Potential GrowthPlay
'Incipient' often implies potential for growth or development, use it to suggest future change. SlideThe incipient company showed promise of becoming a market leader.