inchoative
/ɪnˈkəʊ.ə.tɪv//ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/
noun
- 1
(grammar) An inchoative construction.
adjective
- 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.
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