1. the beginning stages or early phases of something; initial developments
Usage: formal; plural of incipiency

Examples

• The scientist studied the incipiencies of the disease outbreak.
• We can observe the incipiencies of social change in these communities.
• The incipiencies of the new technology were promising but required further development.
• Historical records show the incipiencies of the political movement.
• The researcher documented the incipiencies of the cultural shift.
• These incipiencies suggest a major transformation is underway.