Kiingereza

inchoately

gb/ɪŋkˈoʊtli/ us/ɪŋkˈoʊtli/
C2 Kiingereza
Maana
maana 0
adverb formal C2 property
1

in an early, undeveloped way

In a way that is still developing and not clear or complete yet.

Muundo wa matumizi: [something] is inchoately [verb/adj]
Kosa la kawaida:
Often confused with “incoherently”; “inchoately” means not fully developed, not necessarily illogical.
Visawe
incipiently (Emphasizes that something is just beginning.) | rudimentarily (Emphasizes a very basic, early form.) | partly (More general and less formal.)
Vinyume
fully (Complete rather than only beginning.) | maturely (Developed rather than rudimentary.) | clearly (Well-defined rather than only vaguely formed.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
inchoately formed |inchoately expressed |inchoately conceived |inchoately defined |inchoately organized |inchoately articulated |inchoately emerging |inchoately developed
Mada
development |ideas |language |writing
Mifano
  • The plan existed only inchoately, as a few notes on a whiteboard.
  • At first he could describe the problem only inchoately, without a clear structure.
  • The movement began inchoately, then gained focus as new leaders emerged.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
  • The idea was inchoately formed.
  • She explained her thoughts inchoately at first.
adverb legal C2 state
2

in an unfinished legal state

In law: in a way that has started but is not complete yet.

Muundo wa matumizi: [a right/interest] exists inchoately (until [event])
Kosa la kawaida:
Outside legal contexts, “inchoate” usually just means “not fully developed,” not “illegal” or “wrong.”
Visawe
potentially (Stresses possibility, not necessarily legal status.) | provisionally (Stresses that it depends on later confirmation.)
Vinyume
vested (Fully established as a legal right.) | perfected (Completed and legally finalized.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
inchoately vested |inchoately held |inchoately acquired |inchoately existing |inchoately created
Mada
law
Mifano
  • Until the final decree, the claim existed only inchoately and could not be enforced.
  • The spouse’s interest arose inchoately at marriage but did not become vested until later.
  • The court treated the entitlement as inchoately created, subject to statutory conditions.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
inchoately
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˈoʊtli/
US/ɪŋkˈoʊtli/
Silabi na mkazo
in - cho - ately (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cho)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
  • Base: inchoately
  • Plural: inchoatelies
Familia ya neno
Forms
inchoatelies noun
Core family
inchoate adjective C2
Advanced or less common
inchoateness noun
Semi

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