HyperDic: inchoative

English > 2 senses of the word inchoative:
ADJECTIVEallinchoative, inceptivebeginning to develop
NOUNrelationinchoative, inchoative aspectaspect with regard to the beginning of the action of the verb
English > inchoative: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningBeginning to develop.
Example"inchoative stages"
Synonyminceptive
Broaderimmaturenot yet mature
Spanishincipiente, incoativo, inicial
Catalanincipient, inicial
English > inchoative: 2 senses > noun 1, relation
Meaningaspect with regard to the beginning of the action of the verb.
Synonyminchoative aspect
BroaderaspectThe beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb
Spanishaspecto incoativo, incoativo

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