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inceptive

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noun in·cep·tive \in-ˈsep-tiv\

Definition of inceptive

  1. :  an inchoative verb

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inceptive

adjective in·cep·tive

Definition of inceptive

  1. 1 :  inchoative 2

  2. 2 :  of or relating to a beginning

inceptively

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Examples of inceptive in a Sentence

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

First Known Use of inceptive

1656

inceptive Synonyms

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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