(ˈ)in|sipēənt, ənˈs- adjective
Etymology: Latin incipient-, incipiens, present participle of incipere to begin, from in- in- (II) + -cipere (from capere to take) — more at heave
: beginning to be or become apparent : commencing, initial
the incipient stage of a fever
incipient light of day
incipient civil disorders
• in·cip·i·ent·ly adverb