inchoate
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Just beginning and not yet fully formed or developed.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
A formal word, mostly found in legal or academic writing rather than everyday speech.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Her plan for the business was still _____, more a feeling than an actual strategy."
Answer: inchoate
In your own words, what does "inchoate" mean?
Just beginning and not yet fully formed or developed.
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