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initial
[ih-nish-uhl]
adjective
of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first.
the initial step in a process.
Phonetics.Ģżoccurring at the beginning of a word or syllable, as the (k) sound of kite, chasm, or quay.
noun
an initial letter, as of a word.
the first letter of a proper name.
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.
verb (used with object)
to mark or sign with an initial or the initials of one's name, especially as a token of preliminary or informal approval.
initial
/ ÉŖĖ²ŌÉŖŹÉ±ō /
adjective
of, at, or concerning the beginning
noun
the first letter of a word, esp a person's name
printing a large sometimes highly decorated letter set at the beginning of a chapter or work
botany a cell from which tissues and organs develop by division and differentiation; a meristematic cell
verb
(tr) to sign with one's initials, esp to indicate approval; endorse
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- initialer noun
- initially adverb
- preinitial verb (used with object)
- subinitial verb (used with object)
- uninitialed adjective
- ¾±²ŌĖ¾±³Ł¾±²¹±ō±ō²ā adverb
- ¾±²ŌĖ¾±³Ł¾±²¹±ō±š°ł noun
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of initial1
Example Sentences
A group of Oasis fans who claimed they were scammed out of cash for gig tickets have criticised an initial decision not to refer their complaints to police.
The trust said in response to our initial story that the number of potentially-avoidable neonatal deaths had been "very small".
Video of a conversation between Brinkās drivers and sheriffās deputies provides a new look at the initial response to a July 2022 crime that victimized 14 jewelers.
It concluded the "initial disclosures were poorly handled" and the response from the institution in 1993 and 2003 "compounded the harm" for the sisters.
All rides are supposed to undergo a major initial inspection, called a design review, to ensure they are operating safely.
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