incipiency
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Now, the condition of this mass implies a rotation about an imaginary axis—a rotation which, commencing with the absolute incipiency of the aggregation, has been ever since acquiring velocity.
From Eureka: A Prose Poem by Edgar A. Poe
The chief trouble is the lack of water for putting out a fire in its incipiency.
From A Woman's Impression of the Philippines by Mary Helen Fee
While certain cases, or even epidemics, of malarial fevers are attended by remarkable adynamia, often manifesting itself from the very incipiency of attacks, it differs widely from that utter nervous ataxia which characterizes typhoid fever.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
The volunteer recruiting in Canada, in its incipiency, while resultful, was soon found to be not adequate.
From Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights by Kelly Miller
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 D. C. Cloud
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