inceptive

²inceptive

adj

Definition of INCEPTIVE

1

: inchoative 2

2

: of or relating to a beginning

— in·cep·tive·ly adverb

Examples of INCEPTIVE

1. <only just recently gained an inceptive understanding of the overwhelming vastness of the universe>

First Known Use of INCEPTIVE

1656

Related to INCEPTIVE

Synonyms: aborning, budding, nascent, inchoate, incipient

Antonyms: adult, full-blown, full-fledged, mature, ripe, ripened

Related Words: first, formative, inaugural, inchoative, initial, original; elementary, embryonic, fundamental, rudimentary; formless, incoherent; introductory, preliminary, preparatory; crude, primitive, rude

Near Antonyms: advanced, developed, evolved, high, higher, improved, refined

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