incipiency
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of incipiency
First recorded in 1810–20; incipi(ent) + -ency
Vocabulary lists containing incipiency
Example Sentences
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Let us suppose this to be the incipiency of the paroxysm, or the early part of the cold stage.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
The law provided penalty for the deed; the gospel rebuked the evil passion in its incipiency.
From Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern by Talmage, James Edward
The "farmers' movement" is in its incipiency; it maybe said to be now only preparing for action, and it is yet too soon to look for united effort.
From Monopolies and the People by Cloud, D. C.
It is not surprising, neither is he blameworthy, if in the incipiency of joy for freedom bestowed he could not properly estimate the factors necessary to form an homogenous citizenship.
From Shadow and Light An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century by Washington, Booker T.
He might have put an end to the enterprise in its very incipiency, but he did not.
From The Journal of Negro History, Volume 7, 1922 by Various
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