initial

Pronunciation: US [ɪˈnɪʃ(ə)l] UK [ɪ'nɪʃ(ə)l]

adj.The original; The beginning; The first
n.(Name), initials; (Full name), initials
v.Marked by the first letter of the name (or signature) in
WebThe initial; Initialization; The initial

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Antonyms

earliest foremost headmost inaugural first leadoff maiden original pioneer premier virgin

Definitions in English

adj.	1. happening at the beginning of a process, or when you first see or hear about something; used about the first of several things
n.	1. the first letter of someone's name, especially their first name; the first letters of all someone's names; the first letter of a word
v.	1. to write your initials on a document to show that you agree with what it says

Other Forms

pt.initialed initialled

pp.initialed initialled

ppr.initialing initialling

3sg.initials initials

Example Sentences

A big blue handkerchief with his initials embroidered in the corner.
Source: A. Uttley
The earliest books left spaces for initials..which were completed by illuminators.
Source: J. Hutchinson
The commands are based on initials such as CV for 'centre vertically'.
Source: New Scientist
From this initial mistake of hers all the subsequent trouble, sorrow and tragedy have come.
Source: J. Galsworthy
The trade protocol..was valid for an initial period of five years.
Source: Gentleman (Bombay)
After a while the initial euphoria of having a place of his own wore off.
Source: C. Peters
The signing of a Panama Canal treaty that was initialed last month.
Source: Time

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English words ending with initial :
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