inchoately
gb/ɪŋkˈoʊtli/ us/ɪŋkˈoʊtli/
C2
英语
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adverb
formal
C2
property
1
in an early, undeveloped way
In a way that is still developing and not clear or complete yet.
用法模式：
[something] is inchoately [verb/adj]
常见错误：
Often confused with “incoherently”; “inchoately” means not fully developed, not necessarily illogical.
近义词
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.)
反义词
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.)
搭配
inchoately formed
|inchoately expressed
|inchoately conceived
|inchoately defined
|inchoately organized
|inchoately articulated
|inchoately emerging
|inchoately developed
主题
development
|ideas
|language
|writing
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
用法模式：
[a right/interest] exists inchoately (until [event])
常见错误：
Outside legal contexts, “inchoate” usually just means “not fully developed,” not “illegal” or “wrong.”
近义词
potentially (Stresses possibility, not necessarily legal status.)
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provisionally (Stresses that it depends on later confirmation.)
反义词
vested (Fully established as a legal right.)
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perfected (Completed and legally finalized.)
搭配
inchoately vested
|inchoately held
|inchoately acquired
|inchoately existing
|inchoately created
主题
law
例句
- 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.
语法
词典原形
inchoately
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˈoʊtli/
US/ɪŋkˈoʊtli/
音节与重音
in - cho - ately （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (cho)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: inchoately
- Plural: inchoatelies
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