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Meaning of inchoative

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

inchoative

Pronunciation:/ɪnˈkəʊ.ə.tɪv//ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. (grammar) An inchoative construction.

adjective

Definitions

  1. At the beginning, still in an unformed state.

  2. (grammar) Aspectually indicating that a state is about to be entered or is in the process of being entered.

  3. (grammar) Inflected in or relating to the inchoative aspect.