inchoative
Pronunciation:
/ɪnˈkəʊ.ə.tɪv//ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/noun
Definitions
(grammar) An inchoative construction.
adjective
Definitions
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.