word
Embryonic
Eh-mbree-AH-nihk
/ˌɛmbriːˈɑːnɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
embryonic
Dictionary meaning
In an early stage of development.
Examples
- The embryonic government is staffed by survivors of the massacre.
- The baby is in the embryonic stage.
Synonyms: embryotic
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