inchoative Synonyms

inchoative Meaning

Wordnet

inchoative (n)

aspect with regard to the beginning of the action of the verb

Wordnet

inchoative (s)

initial

Webster

inchoative (a.)

Expressing or pertaining to a beginning; inceptive; as, an inchoative verb.

Webster

inchoative (n.)

An inchoative verb. See Inceptive.

inchoative Sentence Examples

  1. The boy's heart began to throb inchoatively as he realized he had forgotten his homework.
  2. The storm clouds gathered inchoatively on the horizon, portending an approaching downpour.
  3. She felt an inchoative sense of unease as she approached the darkened alleyway.
  4. The inchoative blush on her cheeks betrayed her embarrassment.
  5. The artist's pencil sketched inchoative lines, creating the beginnings of a masterpiece.
  6. The baby's cries grew inchoatively louder, signalling its need for attention.
  7. The seed sprouted inchoatively from the soil, reaching towards the sunlight.
  8. The inchoative rumble of thunder threatened to awaken the sleeping town.
  9. His fear manifested itself inchoatively as he stumbled away from the growling dog.
  10. The inchoative flicker of hope in her eyes filled him with a sense of optimism.

FAQs About the word inchoative

aspect with regard to the beginning of the action of the verb, initialExpressing or pertaining to a beginning; inceptive; as, an inchoative verb., An inchoative

first, incipient,initial, formative, inaugural, inceptive, inchoate, original, fundamental, nascent

high,ripe, higher, adult, high, full-blown, full-fledged, higher, full-fledged, mature

The boy's heart began to throb inchoatively as he realized he had forgotten his homework.

The storm clouds gathered inchoatively on the horizon, portending an approaching downpour.

She felt an inchoative sense of unease as she approached the darkened alleyway.

The inchoative blush on her cheeks betrayed her embarrassment.