n. [ L. inceptio, fr. incipere to begin; pref. in- in + capere to take. See Capable. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Marked with vivacity of inception, apathy of progress, and prematureness of decay. Rawle. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Beginning; expressing or indicating beginning;
n. An inceptive word, phrase, or clause. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. ]