adverb
- In a manner that is just beginning or in an early stage of development; in an inchoate way.
Usage: formal; linguistics/grammar: relating to verbs that express the beginning of an action
Examples
- The project developed inchoatively, with ideas forming gradually over several months.
- The verb 'begin' functions inchoatively to mark the start of an action.
- Her interest in music emerged inchoatively during childhood.
- The movement grew inchoatively from small local gatherings.
- The language inchoatively took shape as speakers adapted words from neighboring regions.