INCHOATIVE

inchoative, inceptive

(adjective) initial; “inchoative stages”

inchoative, inchoative aspect

(noun) aspect with regard to the beginning of the action of the verb

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

inchoative (not comparable)

At the beginning, still in an unformed state.

• W. Montagu

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

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

Noun

inchoative (plural inchoatives)

(grammar) An inchoative construction.

Source: Wiktionary

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In*cho"a*tive, a. Etym: [L. inchoativus, incohativus: cf. F. inchoatif.]

Definition: Expressing or pertaining to a beginning; inceptive; as, an inchoative verb. "Some inchoative or imperfect rays." W. Montagu.

– n.

Definition: An inchoative verb. See Inceptive.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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