(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:21:42

In*cip"i*ent (?), a. [L. incipiens, p. pr. of incipere to begin. See Inception.]

Beginning to be, or to show itself; commencing; initial; as, the incipient stage of a fever; incipient light of day.

-- In*cip"i*ent*ly, adv.

 

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