embryonic stage

Definitions

The earliest phase of development in a multicellular organism, occurring after fertilization and before birth or hatching.

A rudimentary or undeveloped state of an idea, project, or organization.

Examples

The project is still in its embryonic stage, so we have not yet finalized the budget.

During the embryonic stage of development, the organism is highly sensitive to environmental changes.

Many innovative technologies fail because they are abandoned while still in the embryonic stage.

Synonyms

nascent incipient fledgling rudimentary beginning formative inchoate

Antonyms

mature developed complete advanced final full-grown established