Word of the Day: INCIPIENT
Embryonic or initiatory
incipient (adj) - just coming into being or becoming apparent; burgeoning or nascent [in-sip-ee-uhnt]
BREAKDOWN: IN- (upon) + CIP- (to grasp or take) + -IENT (state of)
incipience is the beginning or initial stage of a thing’s existence (also incipiency)
See also: municipal
“There are proven techniques for exiting feelings of incipient sadness and depression before they become damaging to your health and happiness. Moreover, by cultivating habits of optimism you can help to prevent disease as well as have a happier life.” —Richard Koch
