1. relating to or characteristic of an embryo; in an early stage of development
Usage: medical/biological term; also spelled 'embryonic'
2. in a rudimentary or undeveloped state; nascent
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The embryonal stage of human development begins at conception.
• Embryonal cells divide rapidly to form the basic structures of the organism.
• The company's embryonal product line shows promise but needs further refinement.
• Embryonal tissues are particularly sensitive to environmental factors.
• The embryonal form of the idea was discussed at the initial planning meeting.
• Researchers studied embryonal development using advanced imaging techniques.