infancy

infancy

CEFR: C1-C2 /in-fan-cy/ [ih1.n.f.ah0.n.s.iy0]

Definition: the early stage of growth or development

Example Sentences:
How much they would lose or gain is a matter of speculation because the legislation is still in its infancy.
The technology is in its infancy, and changing consumer behavior is half the work.