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initial

adjective noun verb

Occurring at the beginning

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
I
Ends with
L
Contains
NI
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪˈnɪʃəl

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Occurring at the beginning

    “Took the initial step toward reconciliation”

noun

  1. The first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

    “He refused to put the initials FRS after his name”

verb

  1. Mark with one's initials

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Example Sentences

Took the initial step toward reconciliation
He refused to put the initials FRS after his name

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