initiation — the action of beginning something or introducing someone to an activity or group
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of beginning something or introducing someone to an activity or group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 시작, 개시; 입회식, 입문
Korean pronunciation: 이**니**시**에이**션
Example Sentences
- The fraternity's initiation involved eating 50 pizza slices while reciting Shakespeare.
- My initiation into parenthood was a sleepless night with a crying baby.
- The company's initiation program helps new employees adapt to the corporate culture.
initiation
NOUN//ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃən//
the action of beginning something or introducing someone to an activity or group
The ancient temple's initiation ceremony welcomed the young apprentice into the sacred order.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'initium(시작)'에서 유래된 단어로, '문턱을 넘어 새로운 세계로 들어가는 첫걸음'이라는 의미를 담고 있습니다.
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📝Examples
“The fraternity's initiation involved eating 50 pizza slices while reciting Shakespeare.”
“My initiation into parenthood was a sleepless night with a crying baby.”
“The company's initiation program helps new employees adapt to the corporate culture.”
“Her initiation into the secret society required solving three riddles.”
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