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/
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
Derived from Latin 'initium,' meaning 'beginning' or 'entrance,' the word originally conveyed the sense of crossing a threshold to enter a new world. It evolved to denote the formal process or ceremony of admitting someone into a group, society, or new phase of understanding.
Breakdown
initium (beginning, entrance) + -ation (action, process, state). The suffix -ation transforms the Latin noun into an English noun describing the act or process of initiating.
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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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