nascent Synonyms & Antonyms
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Nascent as an Adjective
Emerging; just coming into existence.
Describing the state, aspect, or practice of an abstract concept.
Of the state of an element at the time it is being generated from some compound or transitioning from one state to another; Newly released from a compound (especially hydrogen and oxygen) by a chemical reaction or electrolysis and possessing heightened reactivity; Newly synthesized (especially protein or RNA) by translation or transcription.
Naissant.
Describing a quantity of object that is starting to grow from zero or an infinitesimal beginning; Also the creation or identification of an infinitesimal delta.
Word Forms & Grammar
nascent (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Nascent
Origin of Nascent
Borrowed from Latin nāscēns, nāscentis, present participle of nāscor (“to be born”). Doublet of naissant.
Nascent: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈneɪ.sənt/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | Emerging; just coming into existence |
How to Pronounce Nascent
The standard pronunciation of nascent is /ˈneɪ.sənt/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (neɪ).