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- [ih-nish-uh l]
- /ɪˈnɪʃ əl/
- /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/
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- [ih-nish-uh l]
- /ɪˈnɪʃ əl/
Definitions of initialing word
- adjective initialing of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first: the initial step in a process. 1
- adjective initialing Phonetics. occurring at the beginning of a word or syllable, as the (k) sound of kite, chasm, or quay. 1
- noun initialing an initial letter, as of a word. 1
- noun initialing the first letter of a proper name. 1
- noun initialing 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 initialing 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 initialing
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 Initialing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
initialing 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
initialing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for initialing
noun initialing
- blazing — Blazing sun or blazing hot weather is very hot.
- lettering — a written or printed communication addressed to a person or organization and usually transmitted by mail.
- scoring — the record of points or strokes made by the competitors in a game or match.
- signing — a token; indication.
- ticketing — a slip, usually of paper or cardboard, serving as evidence that the holder has paid a fare or admission or is entitled to some service, right, or the like: a railroad ticket; a theater ticket.
verb initialing
- buy — If you buy something, you obtain it by paying money for it.
- owe — to be under obligation to pay or repay: to owe money to the bank; to owe the bank interest on a mortgage.
- negotiate — to deal or bargain with another or others, as in the preparation of a treaty or contract or in preliminaries to a business deal.
- settle — to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).
- undertake — to take upon oneself, as a task, performance, etc.; attempt: She undertook the job of answering all the mail.
Antonyms for initialing
verb initialing
- disapprove — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
- dissent — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- release — to lease again.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
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