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in·cho·ativeBrE /ɪnˈkəʊətɪv/ NAmE /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/ adjective (grammar语法) (of verbs 动词) expressing a change of state that happens on its own . Opened in the door opened is an example of an inchoative verb 表始的（表示动作自动开始的，如 the door opened 中的 opened） ➡ compare causative (2 ) , ergative |