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initial
[ih-nish-uhl]
adjective
of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first.
the initial step in a process.
Phonetics.occurring at the beginning of a word or syllable, as the (k) sound of kite, chasm, or quay.
noun
an initial letter, as of a word.
the first letter of a proper name.
a letter of extra size or an ornamental character used at the beginning of a chapter or other division of a book, manuscript, or the like.
verb (used with object)
to mark or sign with an initial or the initials of one's name, especially as a token of preliminary or informal approval.
initial
/ ɪˈɪʃə /
adjective
of, at, or concerning the beginning
noun
the first letter of a word, esp a person's name
printing a large sometimes highly decorated letter set at the beginning of a chapter or work
botany a cell from which tissues and organs develop by division and differentiation; a meristematic cell
verb
(tr) to sign with one's initials, esp to indicate approval; endorse
Other Word Forms
- initialer noun
- initially adverb
- preinitial verb (used with object)
- subinitial verb (used with object)
- uninitialed adjective
- ˈپ adverb
- ˈپ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of initial1
Example Sentences
"His initial response was 'game on,' and I don't consider war to be a game," Paul said.
The couple were rescued from the flat about 25 minutes after making the initial emergency call.
The global oil price rose sharply on Friday following the initial attacks by Israel and Iran's subsequent response.
The state prosecutor's initial assessment was that the boy, called Quentin, came from a normal functioning family, and had no criminal or mental health record.
He said he believed the initial assessment of Dighton was correct.
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