Inchoate (adj)
in-ko-ayt
Just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary.
Confused or incoherent.
Mid 16th century from Latin inchoatus, past participle of inchoare, variant of incohare ‘begin’.
Example sentences
“They are still an inchoate nation, learning as they go.”
“The problem is the party relies on inchoate policy and outright lies.”
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