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- [ih-nish-uh l]
- /ɪˈnɪʃ əl/
- /ɪˈnɪʃl/
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- [ih-nish-uh l]
- /ɪˈnɪʃ əl/
Definitions of initial word
- adjective initial of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first: the initial step in a process. 1
- adjective initial Phonetics. occurring at the beginning of a word or syllable, as the (k) sound of kite, chasm, or quay. 1
- noun initial an initial letter, as of a word. 1
- noun initial the first letter of a proper name. 1
- noun initial 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. 1
- verb with object initial to mark or sign with an initial or the initials of one's name, especially as a token of preliminary or informal approval. 1
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Origin of initial
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin initiālis, equivalent to initi(um) beginning (init-, noun derivative of inīre to enter, begin; in- in-2 + īre to go; cf. comes) + -ium -ium) + -alis -al1
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Parts of speech for Initial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
initial popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
initial usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for initial
adj initial
- introductory — serving or used to introduce; preliminary; beginning: an introductory course; an introductory paragraph.
- original — belonging or pertaining to the origin or beginning of something, or to a thing at its beginning: The book still has its original binding.
- basic — You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
- antecedent — An antecedent of something happened or existed before it and was similar to it in some way.
- opening — an open or clear space.
verb initial
- personalize — to have marked with one's initials, name, or monogram: to personalize stationery.
- personalise — to have marked with one's initials, name, or monogram: to personalize stationery.
- monogram — a design consisting of two or more alphabetic letters combined or interlaced, commonly one's initials, often printed on stationery, embroidered on clothing, etc.
- mark — Marcus Alonzo ("Mark") 1837–1904, U.S. merchant and politician: senator 1897–1904.
- engrave — Cut or carve (a text or design) on the surface of a hard object.
adjective initial
- preliminary — preceding and leading up to the main part, matter, or business; introductory; preparatory: preliminary examinations.
- primary — first or highest in rank or importance; chief; principal: his primary goals in life.
- beginning — The beginning of an event or process is the first part of it.
- elementary — Of or relating to the most rudimentary aspects of a subject.
- embryonic — Of or relating to an embryo.
noun initial
- capital — Capital is a large sum of money which you use to start a business, or which you invest in order to make more money.
- initials — of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first: the initial step in a process.
- uncial — designating, written in, or pertaining to a form of majuscule writing having a curved or rounded shape and used chiefly in Greek and Latin manuscripts from about the 3rd to the 9th century a.d.
- kickoff — Football. a place kick or a drop kick from the 40-yard line of the team kicking at the beginning of the first and third periods or after the team kicking has scored a touchdown or field goal.
- majuscule — (of letters) capital.
Antonyms for initial
adj initial
- following — the act of following.
- last — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- subordinate — placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- closing — The closing part of an activity or period of time is the final part of it.
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