1 incipiative | Definition of incipiative

incipiative

adjective
in·​cip·​i·​a·​tive | \ ə̇nˈsipēˌātiv, -ēət-\

Definition of incipiative

 (Entry 1 of 2)

of a verb form or aspect
: expressing action about to begin or just beginning — compare habituative

incipiative

noun
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plural -s

Definition of incipiative (Entry 2 of 2)

: an incipiative form of a verb

History and Etymology for incipiative

Adjective

incipient + -ative

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