incipiency
noun
in·cip·i·en·cy
in-ˈsi-pē-ən(t)-sē 
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from its incipiency the city's monthlong festival of the performing arts has been a great success
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The incipiency of our polarization was evident during the Watergate years.
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“Incipiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incipiency. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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incipiency
noun
in·cip·i·en·cy
in-ˈsip-ē-ən-sē
: the fact or state of being incipient
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