incipiative

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adjective

in·​cip·​i·​a·​tive
ə̇nˈsipēˌātiv,
-ēət-
of a verb form or aspect
: expressing action about to begin or just beginning compare habituative

incipiative

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noun

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plural -s
: an incipiative form of a verb

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

incipient + -ative

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“Incipiative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incipiative. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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