1. In an initial stage
   "inceptive stages";
   - inchoative

1. Aspect with regard to the beginning of the action of the verb
   "The verb 'blush' in 'She began to blush' has an inceptive aspect";
   - inchoative, inchoative aspect

Derived forms: inceptives

See also: immature

Type of: aspect

Encyclopedia: Inceptive