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1. | [ adjective ] occurring at the beginning | |
Examples: | "took the initial step toward reconciliation" |
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Related terms: | first | |
2. | [ noun ] the first letter of a word (especially a person's name) | |
Examples: | "he refused to put the initials FRS after his name" |
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Related terms: | letter | |
3. | [ verb ] mark with one's initials | |
Related terms: | sign approve | |
Similar spelling: |
initially initialize initialise inutile intelnet inutility intellect |