Associations to the word «Inchoative»

Wiktionary

INCHOATIVE, adjective. At the beginning, still in an unformed state.
INCHOATIVE, adjective. (grammar) Aspectually indicating that an action is soon to begin.
INCHOATIVE, adjective. (grammar) Inflected in or relating to the inchoative aspect.

Dictionary definition

INCHOATIVE, noun. Aspect with regard to the beginning of the action of the verb.
INCHOATIVE, adjective. Beginning to develop; "inchoative stages".

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche