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initialexisting or occurring at the beginning

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: existing or occurring at the beginning

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

Korean meaning: 처음의, 초기의

Korean pronunciation: 이-니-셜 (강세: 니)

Example Sentences

  • My initial thought was to run away when I saw the spider.
  • The initial version of the app crashed every five minutes.
  • Students must complete an initial assessment before joining the course.

initial

ADJECTIVE

//ɪˈnɪʃəl//

existing or occurring at the beginning

initial concept
💡 Concept

Starting from the very beginning

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initial rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Her initial signature makes it official in the commercial world!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈnɪʃəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈnɪʃəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootinit
Suffix--ial

Origin

From Latin 'initialis' meaning 'of or pertaining to the beginning,' derived from 'initium' (beginning) and the suffix '-alis' (relating to).

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🎵Rhyme

officialcommercialsocial
official
commercial
social

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My initial thought was to run away when I saw the spider.

😄 Fun example

The initial version of the app crashed every five minutes.

Students must complete an initial assessment before joining the course.

His initials J.K. are embroidered on his backpack.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

firstbeginningprimaryoriginalopening

Antonyms

finallastultimate

Related

initializeinitiatebeginningstartcommence