inchoative
in·cho·a·tive
adj \in-ˈkō-ə-tiv\Definition of INCHOATIVE
2
: denoting the beginning of an action, state, or occurrence —used of verbs
— inchoative noun
— in·cho·a·tive·ly adverb
First Known Use of INCHOATIVE
circa 1631
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