Definition

The state or quality of being nascent; the beginning or early stage of existence or development.

Example Usage

The nascency of the internet in the 1990s led to wild speculation about its potential.

Origin

From nascent + -cy (noun suffix).

Source: Definition backfill (hailey)

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