inchoative
英 [ɪnˈkəʊətɪv] 美 [ɪnˈkoʊətɪv]

adj.

开始的，发端的；

n.

开始状态；

英英释义

inchoative[ 'inkəueitiv ]

• n.aspect with regard to the beginning of the action of the verb

  同义词：inchoative aspect

• adj.beginning to develop

  "inchoative stages"

权威例句

Inchoative
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