inchoation

/ɪnˈtʃoʊ.ɪˌeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the initial stage or beginning of something, especially a process or idea

“The inchoation of the revolution marked the beginning of a new era in the country’s history.”

Synonyms

  • commencement
  • initiation

Antonyms

  • completion
  • termination