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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

inceptive

/ɪnˈsɛptɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does inceptive mean?

adjective

Relating to or denoting the initial stage or beginning of something; introductory.

Example

"The inceptive phase of the project was marked by intense planning and research."

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