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inchoate

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkoʊət]

Word

Context: "development"

(adjective) when something is just beginning or not fully formed yet. It means that an idea, project, or feeling isn't finished or hasn't grown up enough to be complete.

Example

Her plan for the event is still inchoate, but it shows a lot of promise.

Example

The inchoate design of the project failed to impress the investors.

Example

What are the inchoate ideas that you want to develop further?

Context: "legal"

(adjective) when something is not yet fully developed or established, particularly in law. It refers to a law or legal concept that hasn’t been completely formed or implemented.

Example

The inchoate law has potential, but it needs further revision before it can be applied.

Example

The court dismissed the case due to its inchoate nature, as the arguments were not sufficiently developed.

Example

How can the inchoate regulations be improved before they take effect?

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