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Inchoative
UK
/ɪnˈkəʊətɪv/
US
/ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/
Translation of "inchoative" into Russian
inchoative
Noun
UK
/ɪnˈkəʊətɪv/
US
/ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/
inchoative
inchoatives pl
инхоатив
The linguist explained the concept of an inchoative verb to the students.
Лингвист объяснил студентам концепцию инхоативного глагола.
inchoative
Adjective
UK
/ɪnˈkəʊətɪv/
US
/ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/
inchoative
more inchoative Comp.
most inchoative Super.
The inchoative stage of the project was crucial for its success.
Начальный этап проекта был решающим для его успеха.
Definitions
inchoative
Noun
UK
/ɪnˈkəʊətɪv/
US
/ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/
A linguistic term referring to a verb form or aspect that indicates the beginning of an action or state.
In some languages, an inchoative can be used to express the start of a new action, such as 'begin to run'.
inchoative
Adjective
UK
/ɪnˈkəʊətɪv/
US
/ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/
Relating to or denoting the beginning of an action or process.
The inchoative phase of the project was marked by brainstorming and planning sessions.
Rare. Just begun; in an initial, incipient stage.
His grasp of the language was still at an inchoative level.