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inceptive

[in-sep-tiv] / ɪnˈsɛp tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

beginning

Synonyms

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antecedent basic commencing earliest early elementary embryonic first foremost fundamental germinal headmost inaugural inchoate incipient infant initial initiative initiatory introductory leading leadoff nascent opening original pioneer virgin

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What is sometimes called the Inceptive future, is expressed thus, "I am going to write;" "I am about to write."

From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Kirkham, Samuel

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