embryonic
UK: ˌembriˈɒnɪk | US: ˌembriˈɑːnɪk
adj. relating to or characteristic of an embryo
adj. in an early stage of development; undeveloped
The word "embryonic" derives from the Greek embryon (embryo), which itself comes from en- (in) + bryein (to swell, grow). The suffix -on indicates a connection to the noun "embryo," while -ic transforms it into an adjective. The term originally described the early stages of biological development but has since expanded metaphorically to describe anything in a nascent or undeveloped state.
The project is still in its embryonic phase and requires further research.
Scientists observed embryonic cells dividing under the microscope.
His ideas were embryonic but showed great potential.
The embryonic industry faced many regulatory challenges.
The team discussed the embryonic stages of the new software design.