Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Nascent
adjective
/ NAY-sent /
Medium
Meaning
Just coming into existence; in the early stages of development; not yet fully formed or mature
Origin / Etymology
Latin nasci (to be born) — present participle nascens
Synonyms
Emerging
Fledgling
Burgeoning
Incipient
Antonyms
Mature
Established
Developed
Entrenched
Example Sentence
"India's nascent semiconductor manufacturing sector will require sustained policy support for a decade before it can compete with established East Asian hubs."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Strong word for GS3 (economy, science and technology). Use when describing: 'nascent industry', 'nascent democracy', 'nascent technology ecosystem'. Signals to the examiner that you understand the developmental stage of a sector and the policy support it requires. Often seen in editorials about EV manufacturing, AI policy, space commercialisation.
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