embryonated
- adjective
- /ˌɛm.briˈoʊ.neɪ.tɪd/
- The project was still embryonated, with only a few basic ideas discussed.
Examples
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Their plans for expansion remain embryonated and need further development.
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At this stage, the technology is highly embryonated and not ready for the market.
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The embryonated organisms are fascinating to study!
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The embryonated cells showed potential for growth.
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The idea for the new app is still embryonated and needs more research before it can be developed.
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At the conference, he presented an embryonated concept that sparked interest among the attendees.
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The plans for the new park remain embryonated and lack the necessary funding to proceed.
Synonyms
Not fully grown, like a young plant or animal
Not fully developed or given a clear shape
Ideas or skills not fully formed and needing more work
At an early stage before a plan or project is fully ready
Relating to the early stage before birth or hatching
At an early stage, just beginning to form
How Developed
Surface Forms
Morphology
embryonated = embryonate (semi-transparent) = embryo + ate + ed
The morphological formation (verb + participial -ed) is regular and transparent.
Etymology
Embryonated can also mean 'in an early stage', like an embryo that is not yet fully formed. So when a plan or project is embryonated, it is still very new and needs more development.