initiatively

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Definitions of initiatively word

noun initiatively an introductory act or step; leading action: to take the initiative in making friends. 1
noun initiatively readiness and ability in initiating action; enterprise: to lack initiative. 1
noun initiatively one's personal, responsible decision: to act on one's own initiative. 1
noun initiatively Government. a procedure by which a specified number of voters may propose a statute, constitutional amendment, or ordinance, and compel a popular vote on its adoption. Compare referendum (def 1). the general right or ability to present a new bill or measure, as in a legislature. 1
adjective initiatively of or relating to formal admission or acceptance into a club or other group; signifying an initiation: The secret society's initiative events are best left undescribed. 1
adjective initiatively serving to set in motion or initiate; introductory; beginning: Initiative steps were taken to stop manufacture of the drug. 1

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

First recorded in 1785-95; initiate + -ive

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% 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".

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