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embr-ee-ON-ik/ˌembriˈɒnɪk/

Embryonic means in a very early, undeveloped stage: an embryonic plan, an embryonic rota. Early is everyday; calling a cover hole a pilot does not staff the night.

Meaning

In a very early, undeveloped stage.

Examples

• “An embryonic rota is still a cover hole, not a “pilot culture”.”
• “Early is everyday. Nascent is the close twin. Pilot is a slogan. A name on the log is cover. Write the name; then call it a pilot if the grid is still full.”

Good to know

Very early; not yet developed. Everyday: early. “Pilot culture” ≠ a staffed rota.

Near in meaning

nascent, undeveloped, early

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