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incipiency
noun
in·cip·i·en·cy
in-ˈsi-pē-ən(t)-sē
Synonyms
Examples of incipiency in a Sentence
from its incipiency the city's monthlong festival of the performing arts has been a great success
Recent Examples on the Web
The incipiency of our polarization was evident during the Watergate years.
—Jane Greenway Carr, CNN, 12 June 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1817, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Incipiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incipiency. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
incipiency
noun
in·cip·i·en·cy
in-ˈsip-ē-ən-sē
: the fact or state of being incipient
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