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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

inchoate

IPA: /ɪnˈkoʊət/

KK: /ɪnˈkoʊɪt/

adjective

Definition: Not fully developed or formed; existing in an early or incomplete stage.

Example: The project was still in its inchoate phase, lacking clear direction and structure.

inchoately

IPA: /ɪnˈkoʊətli/

KK: /ɪnˈkoʊətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not fully developed or formed; in a beginning or early stage.

Example: The project was inchoately planned, lacking clear direction and details.

inchoative

IPA: /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the beginning or initial stage of an action, state, or event.

Example: The inchoative form of the verb indicates that the action is just starting.

incidental

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪd.əntəl/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪdntl/

adjective

Definition: Happening as a minor or unexpected part of something else, often not planned or intended.

Example: The incidental costs of the project were much higher than we anticipated.

noun

Definition: A small or minor item, often related to expenses, that is not the main focus or purpose.

Example: When traveling, it's important to budget for incidentals like snacks and tips.

incinerate

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To burn something completely until it turns to ash.

Example: The waste was incinerated to reduce its volume.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to burn completely until it turns to ash.

Example: The factory incinerates waste materials to reduce pollution.

incipience

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

noun

Definition: The initial stage or beginning of something.

Example: The incipience of the project was marked by a brainstorming session.

incipiency

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪpiənsi/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪpiənsi/

noun

Definition: The condition of being in an early stage of development or beginning to exist.

Example: The incipiency of the project was evident in the initial planning stages.

incipient

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is just starting to develop or appear.

Example: The incipient signs of spring can be seen in the blooming flowers.

incipiently

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪpiəntli/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪpiəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that indicates something is just beginning or starting to develop.

Example: The project is incipiently taking shape as more ideas are shared.

incipit

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪpɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈsɪpɪt/

noun

Definition: The first words or phrases of a text, especially in old manuscripts or early printed books.

Example: The incipit of the ancient manuscript revealed its title and author.

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