nascence

English

Etymology

From Latin nascentem (nominative nascens) "arising young, immature," present participle of nasci "to be born" (Old Latin gnasci; see genus)[1]

Pronunciation

Noun

nascence (plural nascences)

  1. birth
  2. coming into being
  3. commencement or inception

References
  1. Online Etymological Dictionary
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