embryonic
adjective
[ ˌɛmbrɪˈɒnɪk ]
• relating to an embryo.
• "slight differences in embryonic development"
• (of a system, idea, or organization) in a rudimentary stage with potential for development.
• "the plan is still in its embryonic stages"
Similar:
rudimentary,
undeveloped,
unformed,
immature,
incomplete,
incipient,
inchoate,
just beginning,
fledgling,
budding,
beginning,
potential,
nascent,
emerging,
developing,
early,
primary,
elementary,
germinal,
Origin:
mid 19th century: from late Latin embryo, embryon- ‘embryo’ + -ic.
