inceptive /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/adjective 2noun 1forms 3 adjective2 •Beginning; of or relating to inception. •Aspectually inflected to show that the action is beginning.The inceptive aspect is often translated into English as "to start [doing something]". noun1 •An inceptive construction. formsinceptives · more inceptive · most inceptive