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/
Korean meaning: 막 시작된, 초기 단계의, 미완성의
Korean pronunciation: **인**코잇
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
Just begun, barely formed
Baby just began eating chow - messy, undeveloped, inchoate!
From inchoate strokes that deviate, comes art we learn to appreciate!
🎤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'.
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📝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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