inceptively

/ɪnˈsɛptɪvli/
adverb
  1. In a way that relates to the beginning or start of something; initially.
    • The project was inceptively small but quickly grew in scope.
    • The symptoms appear inceptively mild but can worsen over time.
    • Inceptively, the team focused on research before moving to development.
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