embryonic /ˈɛm.bɹi.ɒn.ɪk/ adjective2 •Of or relating to an embryo. •(figurative) Of a project, etc: very new and still evolving; yet to reach its full potential.We are also to see the green-lighting of some much overdue reform of fares and ticketing, even if it's still embryonic and to be trialled on part or the network. — 2023 formsmore embryonic · most embryonic