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- [ih-nish-uh l]
- /ɪˈnɪʃ əl/
- /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/
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- [ih-nish-uh l]
- /ɪˈnɪʃ əl/
Definitions of initialled word
- adjective initialled of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first: the initial step in a process. 1
- adjective initialled Phonetics. occurring at the beginning of a word or syllable, as the (k) sound of kite, chasm, or quay. 1
- noun initialled an initial letter, as of a word. 1
- noun initialled the first letter of a proper name. 1
- noun initialled 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 initialled 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 initialled
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 Initialled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
initialled 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 about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
initialled usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for initialled
verb initialled
- 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 initialled
verb initialled
- 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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