inchoate

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/ɪnˈkəʊeɪt/ English

Definitions

noun

A beginning, an immature start.

verb

To begin or start (something).
To cause or bring about.
To make a start.

adjective

Recently started but not fully formed yet; just begun; only elementary or immature.
Chaotic, disordered, confused; also, incoherent, rambling.
Of a crime, imposing criminal liability for an incompleted act.

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Synonyms

chaotic confused elementary embryonic immature incipient nascent rudimentary early basic flawed imperfect inchoative inchoactive enascent with training wheels young inceptive

Associated

solicitation lien offense commit defendant offence conspiracy crime harm crimes intent preparing

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