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inchoative

The correct spelling is inchoative.

How to pronounce inchoative

noun

IPA: /ɪnˈkəʊ.ə.tɪv/

Say it like: Inc-hoa-tiv-e

The correct spelling is inchoative. (grammar) An inchoative construction.

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Meanings

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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