incipiency

noun

in-ˈsi-pē-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce incipiency (audio)
Definition of incipiencynext
as in beginning
the point at which something begins from its incipiency the city's monthlong festival of the performing arts has been a great success

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Recent Examples of incipiency The incipiency of our polarization was evident during the Watergate years. — Jane Greenway Carr, CNN, 12 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incipiency
  1. beginning
  2. inception
  3. commencement
  4. start
  5. onset
  6. alpha
Noun
  • Success can also open the door to sequels and franchises, although Balmaceda said those opportunities don’t necessarily have to be engineered from the beginning.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The early 1970s saw the tide of the conflict shift, with many analysts pinpointing 1972 as the beginning of the second stage of the war.
    — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of beginning
Noun
  • The Coyote, known since its inception to be a temporary venture, closed in September after 14 years.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Kansas is one of four tracks to host a Chase race every year since its inception in 2004.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of inception
Noun
  • The day before commencement, Metze spent the afternoon watching Texas Tech softball on TV.
    — Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The commencement of large payments before the works are completed has created the timing gap referred to above, squeezing liquidity in the immediate term.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of commencement
Noun
  • Bell is off to a fantastic start but will need to finish strong.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2026
  • That said, only seven teams in the Super Bowl era have rebounded from an 0-3 start to make the playoffs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of start
Noun
  • The rapid spread of Ebola has been aided from the onset by widespread skepticism among locals who have dismissed the disease as a hoax, even attacking health workers and health facilities on multiple occasions.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Mayfield served as an advisor at the onset of her campaign and helped bring on some of the people who currently serve on her campaign.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of onset
Noun
  • Season 2 ended with Ortega’s Wednesday setting off with her Uncle Fester to rescue Enid from being trapped as an alpha werewolf.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • With 68% rice bran water, alpha-arbutin (a natural antioxidant), and niacinamide, this brightening trio helps fade dark spots and improve overall clarity without harsh exfoliation.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of alpha

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“Incipiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incipiency. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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