nascente

rising

adjective nah-SHEN-teh Rare

Origin: Latin nascens (being born), present participle of nasci

Also means

emerging

Usage Note

Nascente is the present participle of nascere (to be born) used as an adjective, meaning newly arising or just coming into existence. Il sole nascente means the rising sun. Un'industria nascente is a nascent industry. It is invariable for gender: il sole nascente, la luna nascente.

Examples

"Il sole nascente tingeva di rosa il cielo."

Natural Translation

The rising sun tinged the sky pink.

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