Inchoative Aspect (Noun)
Meaning
Aspect with regard to the beginning of the action of the verb.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The inchoative aspect is often expressed using the verb "begin" or "start" in English, as in "I began to run".
- The prefix "be-" is also used to form inchoative verbs, such as "beborn" or "bewax".
- In many languages, the inchoative aspect is expressed using a specific verb form or auxiliary verb, like the Greek aorist.
- The inchoative aspect can be contrasted with the completive aspect, which emphasizes the completion of the action.
- In English, the verb "get" is often used to express the inchoative aspect, as in "I got tired" or "I got angry".