nascent

/ˈneɪ.sənt/

Group 20Difficulty 2/3

Definition

(adjective)
Just beginning to develop; emerging
GRE

Example in Context

The nascent democracy faced enormous challenges, from building independent institutions to overcoming decades of authoritarian conditioning.

Synonyms

newemergingbudding

Etymology

From Latin meaning 'to be born', it refers to something just beginning to emerge.

  • nasci (Latin) — to be born

Memory Aid

🐜Sounds like “nasty ant”

A NASTY ANT hatching from an egg, just NASCENT and ready to cause chaos!

Visual Association

🌱A tiny seedling sprouting from the ground, symbolizing a nascent life about to flourish.

Semantic Clusters

📈 Growth & Increase🚀 New & Innovative🔄 Beginning & Ending

Synonym Groups

⚖️ Age & Novelty Spectrum⚖️ Permanence Spectrum⚖️ Beginning & Ending

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “nascent” mean on the GRE?

nascent (adjective) means “Just beginning to develop; emerging”. The nascent democracy faced enormous challenges, from building independent institutions to overcoming decades of authoritarian conditioning.

How to remember “nascent” for the GRE?

Mnemonic: “nascent” sounds like “nasty ant”. A NASTY ANT hatching from an egg, just NASCENT and ready to cause chaos!

What are synonyms for “nascent”?

Common synonyms: new, emerging, budding.