Not fully formed or developed; in the beginning stages; rudimentary.
From the Latin Inchoare – “to begin”
After giving them extra time to brainstorm, Kenneth was frustrated with his partners’ inchoate ideas.
Synonyms
Incipient
Embryonic
Fledgling
Now…go forth and use inchoate in a sentence sometime this week!
Or share one here if you’re feeling adventurous.
(Psst. Not to be confused with incoherent.)