inchoative
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/ɪnˈkəʊ.ə.tɪv/
English
Definitions
noun
- (grammar) An inchoative construction.
adjective
- At the beginning, still in an unformed state.
- (grammar) Aspectually indicating that a state is about to be entered or is in the process of being entered.
- (grammar) Inflected in or relating to the inchoative aspect.
Related words
Synonyms
immatureformativeinchoactiveinchoateincipientinceptiveinitiatoryinceptualinitiativenascentearlypreliminarypreintroductoryliminalliminaryinitial