inchoately
gb/ɪŋkˈoʊtli/ us/ɪŋkˈoʊtli/
C2
Английский
kezdetlegesen, csírájában, várományként
C2
FORMAL
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csírájában
C1
Модель употребления:
[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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Often confused with “incoherently”; “inchoately” means not fully developed, not necessarily illogical.
Значение
in an early, undeveloped way
Коллокации
inchoately formed
|inchoately expressed
|inchoately conceived
|inchoately defined
|inchoately organized
|inchoately articulated
|inchoately emerging
|inchoately developed
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
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.)
Темы
development
|ideas
|language
|writing
Определение
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
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várományként
C2
Модель употребления:
[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.
Частая ошибка:
Outside legal contexts, “inchoate” usually just means “not fully developed,” not “illegal” or “wrong.”
Значение
in an unfinished legal state
Коллокации
inchoately vested
|inchoately held
|inchoately acquired
|inchoately existing
|inchoately created
Синонимы
potentially (Stresses possibility, not necessarily legal status.)
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provisionally (Stresses that it depends on later confirmation.)
Антонимы
vested (Fully established as a legal right.)
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perfected (Completed and legally finalized.)
Темы
law
Определение
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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
inchoately
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˈoʊtli/
US/ɪŋkˈoʊtli/
Слоги и ударение
in - cho - ately (3 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cho)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: inchoately
- Plural: inchoatelies
Родственные слова
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