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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInchoativ
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɪnˈkoːa.tɪv
"Die inchoative Form des Verbs zeigt den Beginn einer Handlung an."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Describing a verb that indicates the beginning of an action or state.
"The inchoative form of the verb suggests that the action is just starting." - 2
Relating to the initial stages of a process or development.
"The inchoative phase of the project was marked by brainstorming and planning."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'inchoative' originates from the Latin word 'inchoativus', which means 'beginning' or 'commencing'. It was adopted into English in the late 19th century, primarily in linguistic contexts to describe verbs that indicate the beginning of an action.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Inchoative" is said worldwide
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Inchoatif
Transliteration: ɛ̃.ʃo.a.tif
"La forme inchoative du verbe indique le début d'une action."
Inchoativ
Transliteration: ɪnˈkoːa.tɪv
"Die inchoative Form des Verbs zeigt den Beginn einer Handlung an."
Incoativo
Transliteration: in.koˈa.ti.vo
"La forma incoativa del verbo indica l'inizio di un'azione."
Incoativo
Transliteration: in.koˈa.ti.vo
"La forma incoativa del verbo indica el comienzo de una acción."
Incoativo
Transliteration: ĩ.koˈa.tʃi.vu
"A forma incoativa do verbo indica o início de uma ação."
आरंभिक (Aarambhik)
Transliteration: Aarambhik
Script: आरंभिक
"क्रिया की आरंभिक रूप क्रिया के शुरू होने का संकेत देती है।"
开始的 (Kāishǐ de)
Transliteration: Kāishǐ de
Script: 开始的
"动词的开始形式表示动作的开始。"
시작의 (Sijag-ui)
Transliteration: Sijag-ui
Script: 시작의
"동사의 시작 형태는 행동의 시작을 나타냅니다."
開始の (Kaishi no)
Transliteration: Kaishi no
Script: 開始の
"動詞の開始形は行動の始まりを示します。"
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