Embryonic

Pronunciation: /ɛmˈbriˌɒnɪk/

Definitions of embryonic

adjective relating to or in the state of an embryo; undeveloped or nascent

Example Sentences

A1 The embryonic chick is still developing inside the egg.

A2 Scientists are studying the embryonic stages of plant growth.

B1 Embryonic stem cells have the potential to develop into various types of cells.

B2 The research focuses on the embryonic development of the brain.

C1 Embryonic research has led to significant advancements in medical science.

C2 The team is conducting a study on the embryonic origins of certain genetic disorders.

Examples of embryonic in a Sentence

formal Embryonic stem cells have the potential to develop into any type of cell in the body.

informal The research is still in its embryonic stage, so we don't have all the answers yet.

slang That idea is still embryonic, we need to flesh it out more before presenting it.

figurative The project is in its embryonic phase, just starting to take shape.

Grammatical Forms of embryonic

• past tense: embryoniced
• plural: embryonics
• comparative: more embryonic
• superlative: most embryonic
• present tense: embryonics
• future tense: will be embryonic
• perfect tense: have been embryonic
• continuous tense: is being embryonic
• singular: embryonic
• positive degree: embryonic
• infinitive: to embryonic
• gerund: embryonicing
• participle: embryoniced

Origin and Evolution of embryonic

First Known Use: 1735 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'embryonic' originates from the Greek word 'embruon', meaning 'young one' or 'young creature'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of embryology to describe the early stage of development of an organism, the term 'embryonic' has since evolved to also refer to anything in a rudimentary or undeveloped state.