inceptive

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/ɪnˈsɛptɪv/ English

Definitions

noun

(grammar) An inceptive construction.

adjective

Beginning; of or relating to inception.
(grammar) Aspectually inflected to show that the action is beginning.

Related words

Synonyms

inceptual incipient initiatory initiative inchoative principiant inchoactive initial initiate liminal opening inaugural beginning inchoate inauguratory nascent

Associated

optative perfective neuter verb aspect active position

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