Definitions

1. verb

to bring to a final stage of development or completion, especially in a way that is imperfect or incomplete.

“The new policy will choate the current economic system.”

2. noun

a state of being incomplete or imperfect, especially in a way that is not fully developed.

“The project was in a state of choate, and it required further refinement.”

3. noun

a state of being not fully formed or developed, especially in a way that is not yet complete.

“The embryo was in a state of choate, but it showed promise for growth.”

4. adjective

incomplete or imperfect in a way that is not fully developed.

“The choate system of government was criticized for its inefficiencies.”