Adjective
nascent
IPA /ˈneɪsnt/
Just beginning to exist and not yet fully developed.
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Her nascent interest in gardening started with one small herb pot.
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fledgling
IPA /ˈfledʒlɪŋ/
New and still developing, with limited experience or strength compared with something that is well established.
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Our fledgling book club has only held two meetings so far.
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