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- [ih-nish-uh l]
- /ɪˈnɪʃ əl/
- /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-nish-uh l]
- /ɪˈnɪʃ əl/
Definitions of initials word
- adjective initials of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first: the initial step in a process. 1
- adjective initials Phonetics. occurring at the beginning of a word or syllable, as the (k) sound of kite, chasm, or quay. 1
- noun initials an initial letter, as of a word. 1
- noun initials the first letter of a proper name. 1
- noun initials 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 initials 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 initials
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 Initials
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
initials 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".
initials usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for initials
noun initials
- stamp — to strike or beat with a forcible, downward thrust of the foot.
- brand — If someone is branded as something bad, people think they are that thing.
- label — a slip of paper, cloth, or other material, marked or inscribed, for attachment to something to indicate its manufacturer, nature, ownership, destination, etc.
- tag — a children's game in which one player chases the others in an effort to touch one of them, who then takes the role of pursuer.
- identification — an act or instance of identifying; the state of being identified.
verb initials
- 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 initials
noun initials
- small — of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little: a small box.
verb initials
- 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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See also
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