inchoative
noun
1 inchoative
Aspect with regard to the beginning of the action of the verb.
synonym: inchoative aspect.
adjective
1 inchoative
Initial:
— Inchoative stages.
synonym: inceptive.
Roget 66: beginning etc. v.; initial, initiatory, initiative; inceptive, introductory, incipient; proemial†, inaugural; inchoate, inchoative†; ... show more
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