Incipient

usgb/ɪnˈsɪpiənt/
adjective

Just starting to develop or happen.

He could feel the incipient heart attack.
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Emerging Presence

Use 'incipient' for something emerging or coming into existence, not for things already established.

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She felt the incipient stirrings of hope within her.
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Nuance of Neglect

Use 'incipient' to describe subtly neglecting or ignoring something in its early stages.

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His incipient disregard for the rules would later lead to trouble.
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Potential Growth

'Incipient' often implies potential for growth or development, use it to suggest future change.

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The incipient company showed promise of becoming a market leader.
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