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Inchoative

/ɪnˈkəʊ.ə.tɪv/

(grammar) An inchoative construction.

📖 Definitions of "Inchoative"

noun
  1. 1

    (grammar) An inchoative construction.

adjective
  1. 1

    At the beginning, still in an unformed state.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

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