1. A method or approach that is in an early, preliminary, or unfinished stage of development; not yet fully formed or organized
The startup's inchoate method for customer acquisition showed promise but needed refinement.
O método incipiente da startup para aquisição de clientes mostrava potencial, mas precisava de refinamento.
2. In law, an incomplete or rudimentary legal process or procedure that has not reached its final form
The inchoate method of gathering evidence was questioned by the defense attorney.
O método incipiente de coleta de provas foi questionado pelo advogado de defesa.