inchoate
/ɪnˈkoʊət/
in · cho · ate
/ɪn · ˈkoʊ · ət/
English Definition
adj. not fully formed or developed
Significado en Español
incipiente, embrionario
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sơ khai, chưa hoàn thiện
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(inside)+choate(begin) → preliminary, inchoate.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to “inchoate”?
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A
mature
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B
undeveloped
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C
archaic
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D
eloquent
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B — undeveloped.
“inchoate” means adj. not fully formed or developed
Common questions about “inchoate”
What does “inchoate” mean?
inchoate — adj. not fully formed or developed. In Chinese: 初步的.
How do you pronounce “inchoate”?
inchoate is pronounced /ɪnˈkoʊət/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · cho · ate.
Is “inchoate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. inchoate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “inchoate”?
in(inside)+choate(begin) → preliminary, inchoate.
