inceptive Meaning, Definition & Usage

In*cep"tive adjective

Definitions

1. Beginning; expressing or indicating beginning; as, an inceptive proposition; an inceptive verb, which expresses the beginning of action; -- called also inchoative. -- In*cep"tive*ly, adv.

In*cep"tive noun

Definitions

1. An inceptive word, phrase, or clause.