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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition: |
When something is initial, it is first.
Justin was nervous before his initial visit to the doctor.- synonyms:
- first, original, primary
- antonyms:
- final, terminal
- similar words:
- beginning, opening, prime, starting
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| related words: |
early, primitive |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
Initials are the first letters of a person's name. If someone's name is Alex Johnson, for example, their initials are "A. J."
The artist put her initials at the bottom of the painting.- similar words:
- character, mark
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| derivation: |
initially (adv.) |
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