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embryonically

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɛmˈbriːənɪkli/

KK: /ɛmˈbriːənɪkli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to the early stages of development or formation.


Example

The project is still embryonically developed, needing more time to mature.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen the new project they are working on?
Sloth B
Yeah, it looks so interesting but still embryonically developed.
Sloth A
I agree, it has potential but needs more refinement.
Sloth B
Definitely! I can't wait to see how it evolves.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rudimentarily
incipiently
preliminarily
Antonyms
fully
completely
maturely
Root Explanation

Embryonically → It is formed from "embryo" (from Greek "embryon", meaning a developing organism) and the suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "embryonically" refers to something that relates to or is characteristic of an embryo or its development.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'embryo' which refers to a developing organism, and remember that 'embryonically' means in a manner related to that development.

Visually Confused Words
byronically
sermonically
mnemonically
demoniacally
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