"inchoately" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more inchoately [comparative], most inchoately [superlative]
Etymology: inchoate + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|inchoate|ly}} inchoate + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} inchoately (comparative more inchoately, superlative most inchoately)
  1. In an inchoate way. Synonyms: unformedly
    Sense id: en-inchoately-en-adv-HFt1I9IA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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