ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Embryonic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɛm.bɹi.ɒn.ɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Embryonic is an adjective meaning (embryology) Of or relating to an embryo.

Meaning

(embryology) Of or relating to an embryo.

More Meanings

  1. (figuratively) Of a project, etc: very new and still evolving; yet to reach its full potential.

Example Sentences

We are also to see the green-lighting of some much overdue reform of fares and ticketing, even if it's still embryonic and to be trialled on part or the network.

Synonyms for embryonic

Depending on context, synonyms include immature, early, embryo.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include embryo, immature, early, egg, budding, primitive.

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