[ˈɪnkəʊeɪt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary
(e.g: a still inchoate democracy)

- (of an offence, such as incitement or conspiracy) anticipating or preparatory to a further criminal act


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from Latin inchoatus, past participle of inchoare, variant of incohare ‘begin’