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- [ih-nish-uh l]
- /ɪˈnɪʃ əl/
- /ɪˈnɪʃəli/
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- [ih-nish-uh l]
- /ɪˈnɪʃ əl/
Definitions of initially word
- adjective initially of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first: the initial step in a process. 1
- adjective initially Phonetics. occurring at the beginning of a word or syllable, as the (k) sound of kite, chasm, or quay. 1
- noun initially an initial letter, as of a word. 1
- noun initially the first letter of a proper name. 1
- noun initially 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 initially 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 initially
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 Initially
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verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
initially 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
initially usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for initially
adv initially
- originally — with respect to origin; by origin: Originally he came from California.
- first — being before all others with respect to time, order, rank, importance, etc., used as the ordinal number of one: the first edition; the first vice president.
- at first — You use at first when you are talking about what happens in the early stages of an event or experience, or just after something else has happened, in contrast to what happens later.
Antonyms for initially
adverb initially
- finally — at the final point or moment; in the end.
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