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Embryonic Definition & Meaning

embryonic
adjective
  1. of an organism prior to birth or hatching; "in the embryonic stage"; "embryologic development"
  2. in an early stage of development; "the embryonic government staffed by survivors of the massacre"; "an embryonic nation, not yet self-governing"

"Embryonic" in song lyrics

See how embryonic is used in real songs:

  • "It's ironic, even as an embryonic"
    Chino XL — Wordsmith
  • "My phonics are supersonic, you're embryonic"
    Maestro Fresh Wes — Check My Vernacular
  • "'umbilical cord stem cells more effective than embryonic'"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does embryonic mean?
of an organism prior to birth or hatching; "in the embryonic stage"; "embryologic development" in an early stage of development; "the embryonic government staffed by survivors of the massacre"; "an embryonic nation, not yet self-governing"
What part of speech is embryonic?
Embryonic is an adjective.
How many definitions does embryonic have?
Embryonic has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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