Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inchoative
Adjective
/ɪnˈkoʊ.ə.tɪv/
Definition
Inchoative refers to a state or action that is beginning or in the process of beginning.
Examples
- The inchoative state of the project indicates that early planning is underway.
- Inchoative verbs in language convey the notion of an action that is just starting.
- His inchoative thoughts formed the basis for a brilliant idea later on.
Meaning
The term describes something that is characterized by initiation, suggesting that it is not yet complete but is transitioning into a new phase.
Synonyms
- Initial
- Beginning
- Commencement
- Incipient
