NYT Dictionary

INCIPIENCE

NounIN-cip-i-encein-cip-i-ence · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A beginning, or first stage.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin incipientia.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

incipiencybeginningbirthchildhoodcradlegenesisinceptioninfancynascencynativity

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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