inchoate — just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnkoʊət/
Example Sentences
- My essay is still inchoate - I only have a few scattered thoughts on paper.
- His inchoate attempt at cooking resulted in what looked like abstract art on a plate.
- The startup's business model was still inchoate when they pitched to investors.
inchoate
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɪnkoʊət/]
just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary
Compared to the perfect blueprint, the muddy construction site was still in a completely inchoate state with no clear shape.
IN(inside) + CHOATE(chocolate) — the melted CHOATE(chocolate) IN(inside) the hot pot was still an inchoate puddle without any shape.
The young poet stared at his notebook, struggling to organize his messy, inchoate thoughts.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inchoatus', the past participle of 'inchoare' meaning 'to begin' or 'to start'. The prefix 'in-' means 'in' or 'into', and 'choate' relates to the root meaning 'to begin'.
Breakdown
in- (in, into) + choate (begun, from Latin choatus meaning started) = inchoate (just begun, not fully formed)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My essay is still inchoate - I only have a few scattered thoughts on paper.”
“His inchoate attempt at cooking resulted in what looked like abstract art on a plate.”
“The startup's business model was still inchoate when they pitched to investors.”
“Her inchoate dance moves at the wedding made everyone wonder if she was having a seizure.”
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