INCHOATE


Meaning of INCHOATE in English

in ‧ cho ‧ ate /ɪnˈkəʊət, ɪnˈkəʊɪt $ -ˈkoʊ-/ BrE AmE adjective formal

[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: past participle of inchoare 'to begin' ]

inchoate ideas, plans, attitudes etc are only just starting to develop

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.