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inceptive

Inceptive (adj) means Beginning; of or relating to inception.

adj
1
Beginning; of or relating to inception.
2
Aspectually inflected to show that the action is beginning.
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Etymology

Borrowed from French inceptif, from the Latin inceptīvus, from incipiō (“to begin”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of inceptive?

"inceptive" (adj) means beginning; of or relating to inception.

What are the different meanings of inceptive?

"inceptive" has 2 main meanings: 1. Beginning; of or relating to inception; 2. Aspectually inflected to show that the action is beginning.

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