inchoative
adjective /ɪnˈkəʊətɪv/
/ɪnˈkəʊətɪv/
(grammar- (of verbs
) expressing a change of state that happens on its own. Opened in the door opened is an example of an inchoative verb.动词 compare causative, ergative表始的(表示动作自动开始的,如 the door opened 中的 opened)