inchoate
Expert/ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/
- adjective
- Unformed or formless, in a beginning stage
inchoate in a sentence
- “Her ideas for the novel were still inchoate, lacking structure or clear direction at this early stage of development.”
- “She had inchoate feelings of affection for him.”
- “The initial blueprint was inchoate, missing a defined structure and clarity.”
What does “inchoate” mean?
inchoate (adjective) means unformed or formless, in a beginning stage. It is pronounced /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "inchoate" mean?
- inchoate (adjective) means: Unformed or formless, in a beginning stage
- How do you pronounce "inchoate"?
- "inchoate" is pronounced /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "inchoate" in a sentence?
- Here is "inchoate" used in a sentence: Her ideas for the novel were still inchoate, lacking structure or clear direction at this early stage of development.
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