Level800+
adjective (形容詞)
Nascent
初期段階の、発生期の、未発達の
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、新しい産業、市場、技術、アイデアなどが生まれ始めたばかりの「初期の段階」を指す際に使われ、成長の可能性を秘めている文脈で登場することが多いです。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
emerging
embryonic
developing
budding
📝 Business Examples
The company is investing heavily in the nascent market for renewable energy.
その会社は再生可能エネルギーの初期市場に多額の投資をしている。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "Nascent"
The _______ industry showed great promise for future growth and job creation.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 「将来の成長と雇用創出の大きな可能性を秘めた」という文脈で、「初期段階の」産業が適切です。
English: 'Nascent' refers to something just beginning to develop, fitting the context of great promise for future growth.
English: 'Nascent' refers to something just beginning to develop, fitting the context of great promise for future growth.
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