nascent stage

Definitions

The initial phase of development or existence, characterized by emerging potential.

The early period in which something is just coming into being or starting to show signs of future growth.

Examples

The startup is still in its nascent stage, but it shows incredible potential for growth.

Many experts believe that artificial intelligence is currently in a nascent stage of development.

The project is in a nascent stage, so we have plenty of time to refine our strategy.

Synonyms

incipient embryonic budding fledgling emergent inchoate developing

Antonyms

mature developed established advanced complete full-grown final