English dictionary
initiative
adjectivePronunciation
ɪˈnɪʃətɪv
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- serving to set in motion
noun
- the first of a series of actions
noun
- readiness to embark on bold new ventures
Example sentences
the magazine's inaugural issue
the initiative phase in the negotiations
an initiatory step toward a treaty
his first (or maiden) speech in Congress
the liner's maiden voyage