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inceptive

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Inceptive (adj) means marking the start of something.

adj

1

Marking the start of something.

2

(grammar) Showing, through the form of a verb, that an action is just starting.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from French inceptif, from Latin inceptīvus, from incipiō ("to begin").

Synonyms

inchoative

Rhymes for inceptive

five give dive live olive drive alive dative endive strive derive active

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What is the meaning of inceptive?

"inceptive" (adj) means marking the start of something.

What is another word for inceptive?

Other words for "inceptive" include inchoative.

What are the different meanings of inceptive?

"inceptive" has 2 main meanings: 1. Marking the start of something; 2. (grammar) Showing, through the form of a verb, that an action is just starting.

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