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inchoative
adjective in·cho·a·tive \in-ˈkō-ə-tiv\
Definition of INCHOATIVE
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: denoting the beginning of an action, state, or occurrence —used of verbs
— inchoative noun
— in·cho·a·tive·ly adverb
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First Known Use of INCHOATIVE
circa 1631
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