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inceptive definition

in·cep·tive (in sep′tiv)

adjective

  1. beginning; introductory; initial
  2. Gram. expressing the beginning of an action

Etymology: OFr inceptif < LL inceptivus < L inceptus: see inception

noun

an inceptive verb or form, as in Latin

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