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Synonyms & Similar Words
introductory
first
opening
beginning
preliminary
inaugural
starting
commencing
nascent
incipient
rudimentary
elemental
basic
primal
original
maiden
inaugural
initiatory
precursor
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prodromal
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overture
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induction
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initiation
inception
Meaning of Initial
The primary meaning of the word "initial" is related to something that occurs at the start or beginning of a process, period, or series.
Definitions
- Serving as a beginning or introduction to something
- * Occurring at the start of a process or series
- * Marked by the first letter of a name, typically written in capital letters
Etymology of Initial
The word "initial" comes from the Latin "initialis," meaning "of or pertaining to the beginning," derived from "initium," which means "beginning" or "commencement"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that occurs at the start or beginning of a process or period
Example Uses
- The initial response to the new policy was overwhelmingly positive
- * She signed her name with her initial, "J"
- * The initial stages of the project were the most challenging
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
final
last
concluding
terminal
ultimate
closing
ending
concluding
finishing
terminating
cessation
completion
culmination
finale
epilogue
postscript
afterword
sequel
continuation
extension
prolongation
perpetuation