inchoately
gb/ɪŋkˈoʊtli/ us/ɪŋkˈoʊtli/
C2
Anglais
kezdetlegesen, csírájában, várományként
C2
FORMAL
1
csírájában
C1
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is inchoately [verb/adj]
The plan existed only inchoately, as a few notes on a whiteboard.
A terv még csak csírájában létezett: néhány jegyzet volt egy fehértáblán.
At first he could describe the problem only inchoately, without a clear structure.
Eleinte csak kezdetlegesen, világos szerkezet nélkül tudta leírni a problémát.
The movement began inchoately, then gained focus as new leaders emerged.
Exemples pédagogiques
The idea was inchoately formed.
Az ötlet még csak kezdetlegesen formálódott.
She explained her thoughts inchoately at first.
Eleinte csak kezdetlegesen fejtette ki a gondolatait.
Erreur fréquente :
Often confused with “incoherently”; “inchoately” means not fully developed, not necessarily illogical.
Sens
in an early, undeveloped way
Collocations
inchoately formed
|inchoately expressed
|inchoately conceived
|inchoately defined
|inchoately organized
|inchoately articulated
|inchoately emerging
|inchoately developed
Synonymes
incipiently (Emphasizes that something is just beginning.)
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rudimentarily (Emphasizes a very basic, early form.)
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partly (More general and less formal.)
Antonymes
fully (Complete rather than only beginning.)
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maturely (Developed rather than rudimentary.)
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clearly (Well-defined rather than only vaguely formed.)
Thèmes
development
|ideas
|language
|writing
Définition
In a way that is still developing and not clear or complete yet.
In a way that is only partly formed or developed; in a beginning or rudimentary state.
C2
LEGAL
2
várományként
C2
Schéma d’usage :
[a right/interest] exists inchoately (until [event])
Until the final decree, the claim existed only inchoately and could not be enforced.
A végleges határozatig a követelés csak várományként állt fenn, és nem lehetett érvényesíteni.
The spouse’s interest arose inchoately at marriage but did not become vested until later.
A házastárs érdeke a házasságkötéssel várományként keletkezett, de csak később vált teljes joggá.
The court treated the entitlement as inchoately created, subject to statutory conditions.
Erreur fréquente :
Outside legal contexts, “inchoate” usually just means “not fully developed,” not “illegal” or “wrong.”
Sens
in an unfinished legal state
Collocations
inchoately vested
|inchoately held
|inchoately acquired
|inchoately existing
|inchoately created
Synonymes
potentially (Stresses possibility, not necessarily legal status.)
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provisionally (Stresses that it depends on later confirmation.)
Antonymes
vested (Fully established as a legal right.)
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perfected (Completed and legally finalized.)
Thèmes
law
Définition
In law: in a way that has started but is not complete yet.
In a way that is legally recognized as begun or existing in potential, but not yet completed or fully enforceable.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
inchoately
API
GB/ɪŋkˈoʊtli/
US/ɪŋkˈoʊtli/
Syllabes et accentuation
in - cho - ately (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cho)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: inchoately
- Plural: inchoatelies
Famille de mots
Expressions
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