Inchoative

noun

/ɪnˈkəʊ.ə.tɪv/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.noun(grammar) An inchoative construction.

2.adjectiveAt the beginning, still in an unformed state.

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

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

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