4
primal(adjective, pure, beginning)
4
prime(adjective, pure)
4
primeval(adjective, beginning)
3
basic(adjective, start, pure, beginning, opening)
3
elemental(adjective, pure)
3
emergent
3
fetal(adjective, beginning)
3
first(adjective, beginning, opening, original, primary)
3
foremost(adjective, beginning, opening, original, first)
3
foundational(adjective, pure)
3
inchoative
3
infantile(adjective, beginning)
3
newborn(adjective, beginning)
3
sprouting(adjective, beginning, promising, blooming, flowering)
3
white(adjective, pure)
2
alpha(adjective, beginning)
2
burgeoning(adjective, promising, flowering, developing, embryonic)
2
commencing(adjective, start, beginning, opening, original)
2
decent(adjective, pure)
2
developing
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